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minus-squareZuzak [fae/faer, she/her]hexbear9·3 years agoThat's a pretty narrow definition of punishment. Most philosophical arguments for punishment are not based on revenge. link
minus-squareIthorian [comrade/them]hexbear1·3 years agoDiscipline is used to correct behavior, punishment is for causing suffering not correction. link
minus-squareZuzak [fae/faer, she/her]hexbear4·3 years agoI don't agree with that definition, I don't think that's consistent with how the words are used either in a formal or informal context. link
minus-squareIthorian [comrade/them]hexbear1·3 years agoFair enough. To be clear I'm not opposed to suffering as a form of behavior modification I'm opposed to it when it's sole purpose is retribution. link
That's a pretty narrow definition of punishment. Most philosophical arguments for punishment are not based on revenge.
Discipline is used to correct behavior, punishment is for causing suffering not correction.
I don't agree with that definition, I don't think that's consistent with how the words are used either in a formal or informal context.
Fair enough. To be clear I'm not opposed to suffering as a form of behavior modification I'm opposed to it when it's sole purpose is retribution.