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According to Kant, why should we punish people when they do wrong? To deter others from wrongdoing To incapacitate the wrongdoer To hold the wrongdoer responsible for their choices All of the above

          According to Kant, why should we punish people when they do wrong?

To deter others from wrongdoing
To incapacitate the wrongdoer
To hold the wrongdoer responsible for their choices
All of the above

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Myers' Psychology for AP

David G. Myers 2nd Edition

Chapter 59

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06/25/2024

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However, I'll provide an answer based on Kant's philosophy on punishment. According to Immanuel Kant, punishment is a matter of justice, and it must be carried out by the state for the sake of the law, not for the sake of the criminal or the victim. He believed Show more…

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