👉 Punitiveness is a concept in philosophy that refers to the tendency of individuals or groups to take actions that are unjustified or unfair, even when they do not meet their own expectations. This can be seen as a form of moral relativism where people's judgments about right and wrong are influenced by personal biases or cultural norms. In other words, punitiveness is the idea that individuals or groups may act in ways that seem reasonable or justifiable to them, even when those actions do not align