In The Blacksmith and the Baker, the judge pronounces a sentence. What is his justification?
A) The baker is guilty and must be punished.
B) The blacksmith's crime was unintentional; therefore, he cannot be punished.
C) The blacksmith must be punished for his crime, and nobody can take his place.
D) The baker can be punished even if he is innocent because he is expendable, but the blacksmith is not.

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The judge justifies punishing the baker, even if he is innocent, because the blacksmith is deemed essential and cannot be spared, highlighting a utilitarian approach.

In the Blacksmith and the Baker, the Judge Pronounces a Sentence