Morality Flashcards
1
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Consequentialist definition
A
An action is right or wrong based on the outcome.
2
Q
Deontologist definition
A
An action is right or wrong based on the actions itself
3
Q
What is retribution
A
This is the idea that criminals should pay for what they have done
4
Q
What is reformation
A
When criminals punishment focus on changing the criminals for the better and making sure they do not break any laws again.
5
Q
Define capital punishment
A
The practice of executing someone because they have committed a serious crime as decided by the state.
