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...
| Published in: | Ethical theory and moral practice |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V
[2019]
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| In: |
Ethical theory and moral practice
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| 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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Presumably Free Access Volltext (Resolving-System) |