Themes - Crime and Punishment Flashcards
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crime
crime and punishment
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an offence / action punishable by law (such as stealing and murder)
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punishment
crime and punishment
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something legally done to somebody as a result of being found guilty by breaking the law.
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evil (actions)
crime and punishment
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- the opposite of good, a force or the personificationvof a negative power that is seen in many traditions as destructive and against God.
- evil actions cause suffering, injury, death ect. Often evil but not exclusivly
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civil law
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- conerns disputes between private individuals or groups
- such as: divorce, disputes with landlords, and wills.
- usally through small claims courts
5
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actions against evil - quote
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‘you have heard it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder’ and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment’
bible
6
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utilitarians
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- judge actions based on their consequences (how much pleasure vs suffering they cause)
- an action with bad intentions but good consequence sin a good action
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