한국윤리교육학회

From a philosophical point of view, a reward and punishment points system can be grounds for legitimacy in terms of punishment theory for those who violate the rules. The philosophical justification of punishment theory is retribution and deterrence. The key thing here is deterrence, because the purpose of punishment in the reward and punishment points system is to help the offender recognize their wrongdoing, and to prevent or change such behavior in the future. In this paper the problem of the philosophical legitimacy of the reward and punishment points system is addressed by reference to Nietzsche’s theory of punishment. According to Nietzsche's view, the reward and punishment points system does not contribute to the moral improvement of a student who violates the rules. It can force students to obey the rules through punishment. However, it does not instill feelings of guilt in a student who violates the rules, and thus cannot improve his behavior. According to Nietzsche's theory of debt, the punishment point for a student who receives a penalty is only a matter of repayment, without provoking guilt as such. Also, it is difficult to apply the reward and punishment points system in a practical and objective way. Thus, the penalty point system makes students who receive penalties insensitive to what is right and wrong, and does not make them feel guilty or remorseful. In this sense, from the viewpoint of Nietzsche’s punishment theory, it is hard for the reward and punishment points system to acquire legitimacy. Therefore, it is necessary to positively seek alternatives such as student self-governing courts, community circles, and education on restorative justice.