Exploring the Relationship Between Proportionality and Punishment

This chapter delves into a thought-provoking discussion on whether punishment can be viewed as a determination, drawing analogies to decision-making processes in reaching a destination within a specified time frame. It explores examples like determining appropriate penalties for despots, delving into the complexities of applying proportionality in punishments for crimes and examining the nuances of penalties in scenarios like abortion laws and cases involving different individuals.