Tough Choices : Structured Paternalism and the Landscape of Choice /

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To what extent should government be permitted to intervene in personal choices? In grappling with this question, liberal theory seeks to balance individual liberty with the advancement of collective goals such as equality. Too often, however, society's obligation to provide meaningful opportuni...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Ben-Porath, Sigal R., 1967-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Social values
Politics and culture
Freedom of expression
Democracy > Philosophy
Civil rights
Freedom of speech.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom.
PHILOSOPHY > Political.
Liberte d'expression.
Politique et culture.
Valeurs sociales.
Paternalisme > Aspect politique.
Freedom of expression.
Politics and culture.
Social values.
Civil rights.
Paternalism > Political aspects.
Democracy > Philosophy.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 To Choose or Not to Choose?; 2 Why Paternalism Is Good for You; 3 The Regulation of Intimacy; 4 Paternalism toward Children; 5 Exit with Caution: On Culture and Choice; 6 School Choice as a Bounded Ideal; Conclusion: Structured Paternalism and the Landscape of Choice; Notes; Index.

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