We are paternalists when we make someone act in his own interests.

Derek Parfit

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Topic

Paternalism

Author

Derek Parfit

Source

Reasons and Persons

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1984 1980s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher

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United Kingdom Europe

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Parfit, Derek. Reasons and Persons. Oxford University Press, 1984.

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