TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Harm to self or others: on central non-paternalistic arguments
JO  - Social theory and practice
A1  - Pedersen, Viki Møller Lyngby
SP  - 287
EP  - 305
VL  - 45
IS  - 2
N2  - Opponents of paternalism have sought to formulate non-paternalistic arguments for some seemingly reasonable but apparently paternalistic policies. This article addresses two such non-paternalistic arguments--the public charge argument and the psychic harm argument. The gist of both arguments is that a person's imprudent or risky behavior often affects the interests of others adversely, and that this justifies restricting his or her behavior in various ways. The article shows that both arguments face important problems. It thus throws serious doubt on the prospect of holding on to apparently sound and well-founded policies whilst at the same time avoiding paternalism.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0037-802X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5840/soctheorpract201971260
ID  - ref1
ER  -