As a judge, you have just sentenced a woman who was found guilty of kidnapping to what your assistant called a "humane" punishment. In doing so, you weighed many factors. Perhaps the most influential factor in your sentencing decision, however, was that you felt strongly that this woman could and should be a valuable and contributing member to society. Which of the four basic philosophical reasons was most influential on your decision and why?
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a. structural b. definitional c. academic d. theoretical
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a. True b. False
____________ is Spanish for neighborhood
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