Retributiivne

Retributiivne refers to a concept within philosophy and legal theory that emphasizes punishment as a form of moral retribution. It is based on the principle that individuals who commit wrongful acts deserve to be punished, and that the punishment should be proportionate to the severity of the offense. This perspective views punishment not as a means to achieve future benefits, such as deterrence or rehabilitation, but as an end in itself, aimed at restoring a moral balance disrupted by the crime. The core idea is that justice demands that wrongdoers suffer a penalty commensurate with their transgression. Retributivism can be contrasted with consequentialist theories of punishment, which focus on the future outcomes of penalization. In retributive systems, the focus is on what the offender *deserves* rather than what punishment might achieve for society. The concept is deeply rooted in historical ideas of justice, such as "an eye for an eye," though modern retributivist thought often involves more nuanced considerations of proportionality and fairness. It is a significant ethical framework for understanding the justification of punishment.