Boethius suggests that wicked men should be treated with pity rather than hatred. How does this view challenge traditional notions of punishment and retribution?(1 point)

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A) Boethius believes that punishment is ineffective.
A) Boethius believes that punishment is ineffective.

B) Boethius suggests that wicked people should receive relentless punishment.
B) Boethius suggests that wicked people should receive relentless punishment.

C) Boethius argues that wicked men are not responsible for their actions and should not be held accountable.
C) Boethius argues that wicked men are not responsible for their actions and should not be held accountable.

D) Boethius believes that punishment should be used to rehabilitate wicked men rather than simply to inflict pain.
D) Boethius believes that punishment should be used to rehabilitate wicked men rather than simply to inflict pain.

Answer 1

D) Boethius believes that punishment should be used to rehabilitate wicked men rather than simply to inflict pain.