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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Auteur principal: Ben-Porath, Sigal R., 1967-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2010.
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Sujets:
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.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé: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 opportunities is overshadowed by its commitment to personal freedom.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (192 pages).
ISBN:9781400836864

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