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charchew

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According to Benthams theory of punishment,
 
 

a. punishment will be unnecessary in a utilitarian society.
  b. punishment is justified if it will prevent some greater evil.
  c. punishment is not justified if it causes either physical or mental pain.
  d. all punishment is based on our feelings of anger and need to get revenge.



Question 2

According to Bentham, being concerned about the welfare of others is based on
 
 

a. respect for natural human rights.
  b. moral duties that carry me beyond my own interests.
  c. an irrational feeling and a lack of concern for my own interests.
  d. enlightened selfinterest.



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nixon_s

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b.

Answer to Question 2

d.


charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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