Punishment
“...die Strafe gerecht ist, trotz ihres historisch-wechselnden Inhaltes, ja sogar nur durch diesen.”
Punishment is a reaction to disturbances.
Unlike revenge, punishment is morally defensible.
Society requires the State to punish proven guilt.
Punishment is an intentional act of social repression.
An impulsion for retribution morally rightwises punishment.
At its core, punishment is a socio-psychological form of redress.
The prospect of punishment serves as a deterrent against wrongdoing.
Although stable in its function, the content of punishments fluctuates.
