To do with the Philosophy of Ethics

[oranges and lemons]

Does anyone know what "Paternalism" mean? This concept was adressed in "Causing and Death and Saving Lives" by Glover. So does anyone know? Thanks in advance....

[hitssquad]

Pater means "father."


Main Entry: pa·ter·nal·ism
Pronunciation: -ªl.izðm
Function: noun
Inflected Form: -s

: the care or control of subordinates (as by a government or employer) in a fatherly manner; especially : the principles or practices of a government that undertakes to supply needs or regulate conduct of the governed in matters affecting them as individuals as well as in their relations to the state and to each other

[Stevo]

Paternalism is basically the doctrine that "I know what's best for you." The justification is basically that sometimes people don't always know what is best for them, so someone who does should make sure that what is best for them actually occurs.