Asked by kamala kanthi on Apr 28, 2024
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Kant's principles are consistent with the 8th Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts on the person subjected to it.
- Examine the impact of Kant's theory on contemporary ethical and legal norms.
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Mykel WrightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Kant believed in the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, and that punishment should never be used for revenge, but only as a means to uphold justice and restore moral order. Cruel and unusual punishment would go against these principles, as it would treat a person as a mere means to an end and disregard their humanity. Therefore, Kant's principles align with the ban on cruel and unusual punishment in the 8th Amendment.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of Kant's theory on contemporary ethical and legal norms.