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Do people ever deserve to be punished?
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The findings of science throw this ‘common sense’ view into serious doubt . Whatever we do we cannot really be blamed for doing as the Universe is governed by strict and exceptionless laws which are the laws of nature
The state of the Universe at any moment and the laws of nature together necessitate what will happen in the future
Our attitudes towards punishment will have to change radically in the future to address this
The state of the Universe at any moment and the laws of nature together necessitate what will happen in the future
Our attitudes towards punishment will have to change radically in the future to address this
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Considerate: 100%
Substantial: 100%
Sentiment: Negative
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Relevant (Beta): 100%
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