Immanuel Kant's theory of justice focused on retribution as the basis for punishment. Kant believed that wrongdoers must be punished proportionately to maintain equality and fairness. Punishment should match the severity of the crime, not be based on utilitarian reasons like overall welfare. Kant opposed using punishment to create positive change in society if it did not match the crime. He argued that punishing criminals for utilitarian purposes was unjust, and that true justice required retribution through proportional punishment according to the principle of "an eye for an eye." However, others argue that the ultimate goal of justice should be improving society, and punishment sometimes does more harm than good by creating unrest, even if it satisfies the principle of
Immanuel Kant's theory of justice focused on retribution as the basis for punishment. Kant believed that wrongdoers must be punished proportionately to maintain equality and fairness. Punish…