On the Possibility (and Acceptability) of Paternalism towards Future People

This article argues that it is possible to act paternalistically towards future people, as long as the following requirements are met: (1) the act/choice is not such that it will prevent the future person from coming into existence; (2) the action/choice is such that it can be taken by the future pe...

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Published in:Ethical theory and moral practice
Main Author: Bengtson, Andreas (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V [2019]
In: Ethical theory and moral practice
RelBib Classification:NCB Personal ethics
NCD Political ethics
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Intergenerational obligations
B Paternalism
B Future People
B Constitutional policies
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