Comparison Of Theory Of Atonement And Theory Of Utilitarian About Punishment

In this study, the obligation and necessity of the punishment with the expression of social reaction against the behaviors that disrupt the social order is emphasized. In the legal system, the name of this behavior appeared as a crime. Primarily, the aim of the punishment was tried to be determined and two of the theories accepted were considered when punishment was applied. In theory of atonement, which is one of these theories, punishment itself is seen as an aim, whereas in the theory of utilitarian theory, punishment is seen as a means to serve other purposes. In this context, the relationship between punishment and retribution, which was put forward by these two theories, was tried to be discussed in terms of their differences. Keywords: prime, retribution, punishment, atonement theory, utilitarian theor