Please read Robert Goodin ‘Permissable Paternalism: Saving Smokers from Themselv

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Please read Robert Goodin ‘Permissable Paternalism: Saving Smokers from Themselves.’ (pg. 210-215 in our textbook). Answer the following questions. The sum of your answers must be at least one-page in length (12font, double space, times new roman, normal indention). 1. What should the scope of paternalism be according to Goodin? 2. When should public officials refrain from paternalistic interference according to Goodin? 3. What are some of the public policies Goodin thinks might be justified in the light of his considerations about the interests and preferences of smokers?

Explanation / Answer

1. According to Goodin, the best scope of paternalism woud be to take life-death or high-stake decisions. This is because the people will not get any chance to benefit by learning from their mistakes.

2. According to Goodin, the public officials should refrain from paternalistsic interference on only one condition i.e when they are fully convinced that someone is acting on preferences that are relevant.

3. There are some forms of control and interference that can be morally justified on paternalistic grounds.

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