Question 1

According to Aristotle the -------------- belongs to the rational soul&#10;A)intellectual virtue&#10;B)moral virtue&#10;C)virtue&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Aristotle divides the soul into rational and irrational parts. Intellectual virtue belongs to the rational soul, as it involves reasoning and understanding.

Question 2

Aristotle divides justice into two; one is distributive justice and the other is:&#10;A)corrective justice&#10;B)corrective justice.&#10;C)supreme justice&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Aristotle divides justice into two main categories: distributive justice and corrective justice. Distributive justice concerns the fair allocation of resources among members of a community, while corrective justice deals with rectifying injustices or wrongs that have been done, typically through compensation or punishment.

Question 3

The aim of ------------- theory of punishment is to prevent or deter others from committing similar offences.&#10;A)reformative&#10;B)retributive&#10;C)deterrent&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The deterrent theory of punishment aims to prevent or deter others from committing similar offences by making an example of the person being punished.

Question 4

------------ theory justifies capital punishment&#10;A)reformative&#10;B)reflective&#10;C)deterrent&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The aim of punishment is to educate the offender himself- this theory of punishment is called:&#10;A)reformative&#10;B)retributive&#10;C)deterrent&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The reformative theory of punishment focuses on reforming and rehabilitating the offender so that they can be reintegrated into society as a law-abiding citizen. This approach aims to educate the offender about their mistakes and help them change their behavior.

Question 6

The punishment theory which is supported by criminology is:&#10;A)retributive&#10;B)reformative&#10;C)deterrent&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Criminology often supports the reformative theory, which focuses on rehabilitating offenders and reintegrating them into society.

Question 7

The theory which not justify capital punishment is:&#10;A)reformative&#10;B)retributive&#10;C)deterrent&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The reformative theory focuses on reforming the offender rather than punishing them harshly. It does not justify capital punishment as it believes in rehabilitation and the possibility of change in the individual, rather than retribution or deterrence through extreme measures like the death penalty.

Question 8

'Eye for an eye',- 'tooth for a tooth',- is the motto of :&#10;A)retributive theory&#10;B)reformative theory&#10;C)deterrent theory&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The phrase "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" is associated with the retributive theory of justice, which advocates for punishment that is equivalent to the crime committed.

Question 9

The right which justify the Capital punishment is:&#10;A)right to freedom&#10;B)right to property&#10;C)right to live&#10;D)right to contract

Accepted Answer

The right to live is often cited in debates about capital punishment, but in a different context. It's argued that the state has the right to deprive someone of their life if they commit a crime severe enough, under the legal principle that the state has the responsibility to protect its citizens. This is a contentious issue, with arguments both for and against capital punishment often revolving around interpretations of the right to life.

Deck 8: Exploring Theories of Punishment and Justice in Aristotles Philosophy