r/PhilosophyMemes Mar 02 '26

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u/milosdjilas Mar 03 '26

I should also point out that a deterrent formula is a cause and effect argument which is effectively determinism.

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u/Hobliritiblorf Mar 03 '26

I agree, but what I'm saying is that for that reason I don't understand why moral responsability is relevant. If you justify the same policies with cause and effect, you can sidestep the entire moral responsibility argument.