PHL 612 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Libertarian Paternalism, Paternalism, On Liberty
27 Sep 2018
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Paternal = like a father (or parent) Paternalistic action involves making decisions and acting on behalf of another person, without letting that person decide or choose for themselves. Paternalism is motivated by benevolence, the wish to do good. Interference with a person"s liberty of action which is thought to be justified by reasons referring exclusively to the welfare, good, happiness, needs, interests, or values of the person being coerced . The interference of a state or an individual with another person, against their will, and defended or motivated by a claim that the person interfered with will be better off or protected from harm . Paternalism is motivated by benevolence, wish to do good and nonmalevolence, avoidance of harm. Broad: interference with liberty or autonomy in interpersonal contexts. Narrow paternalism is effected through the mechanisms of law, whereas broad. Paternalism occurs within client-professional relationships, or in an interpersonal context.
