Kinesiology 2292F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: John Stuart Mill, Libertarian Paternalism, Fairplay
31 Aug 2016
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Drugs used recreationally (caffeine) vs. for performance enhancement. Effectiveness of drug for training, competition and possible harm. Appropriateness in sport - cheating, breach of principles, fair play. Use of drugs w/ children/young athletes - paternalistic control of drugs w/in spor. Ties into john stuart mill and paternalistic restrictions upon ppls liberty (upon. Restriction necessary upon children w/ undeveloped cognitive and emotiona. Soft paternalism: justified, necessary b/c person isnt competent. Act is involuntary, person isnt capable of making decision b/c immaturity. Safety cases - enforcement of equipment, coaches trainers etc. Health cases - lacks ability to make informed unbais decision about healt. Educational cases - teaching skills, creating changes to behaviour (occas. Hard paternalism: acted upon voluntary, aware person who has appraised cons regardless - emotionally and cognitively responsive (adults) To adults - winning is more important (fame, money etc) Drug use is inconsistent w/ the nature of sport.
