Distinguish distributive from retributive justice

What will be an ideal response?


While retributive justice is about making sure the wicked and wrongdoers get what they deserve (punishment), distributive justice is about the fair arrangement of the goods, benefits, and responsibilities of a society.

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Who wrote the Gorgias?

A) Plato B) Aristotle C) Cicero D) Lao-tzu

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Restorative Justice suggests that healing for victims is linked to healing for offenders

a. true b. false

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In naming his theory the categorical imperative, Kant was making sure to establish that

moral commands did not address

a. feelings b. preferences c. consequences of actions d. Divine command

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According to Warren, the moral community consists of people, rather than human

beings.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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