ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the importance of the retributive sentiments is exaggerated by some moral philosophers. Morality will not fall apart if we refuse the retributive sentiments. Nor is retribution required as a matter of law or justice. This spells trouble for the retributive theory. The retributive theory insists that a punitive blaming response to criminal wrongdoing is required by justice. We should reject the retributive theory.
