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Paternalism is defined as the care or control of subordinates in a fatherly manner, particularly by a government or employer. This concept is explored in detail in Glover's work "Causing and Death and Saving Lives." Paternalism operates on the principle that individuals may not always know what is best for them, necessitating intervention by those who do. The term derives from the Latin word "pater," meaning "father."

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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...
 
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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
 
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.
 

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