LSAT 105 | Section 3 | Reading Comprehension: Q14

RC Question 14 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: As described in the second paragraph, the second rationale …

DISCUSSION: The second rationale (retributivism) is based on the fairness of the punishment. It justifies punishment based on the crime itself, regardless of benefits to society.

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1. CORRECT. This matches the definition given in paragraph 2.
2. Retributivism is not about what society deems correct. It’s based on fairness itself.
3. This describes a mixed approach, but retributivism dismisses consequences entirely.
4. Same as C.
5. This describes the social-benefit rationale, not retributivism.