The theory of punishment that argues that the reason for punishment is too stop the specific person and other from doing the same criminal act is the theory of deterrence.
preventing an attack by threatening retaliation against the potential attacker
severity of punishment
Mutual deterrence is a theory where two opposing sides possess equally strong military capabilities, leading to a stalemate as each side is deterred from initiating conflict due to the knowledge that the other side can retaliate effectively. This theory is often associated with the concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD), where the threat of catastrophic consequences deters both sides from using nuclear weapons.
If you have a nuke no other country would want to mess with you thus "deterring" them from attacking
The thinking is if the race to gather destructive weapons was deterred then the arms race would be secondary and nations would stop.
Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez has written: 'Deterrence and the crisis in moral theory' -- subject(s): Deterrence (Strategy), Just war doctrine, Moral and ethical aspects, Moral and ethical aspects of Nuclear warfare, Moral and ethical aspects of War, Nuclear warfare, War
Inductive theory involves forming general principles based on specific observations, moving from specific instances to broader conclusions. Deductive theory involves applying general principles to specific situations, moving from general concepts to specific predictions or explanations. Essentially, inductive reasoning builds from observation to theory, while deductive reasoning applies theory to specific situations.
A hypothesis.
Theory
A Theory
During the 1970s, the prevailing theory of correcting offender behavior was based on principles of deterrence and punishment. The focus was more on retribution and incapacitation rather than rehabilitation. This led to the implementation of harsher sentencing laws and the rise of mass incarceration.