Paternalism as punishment

In this paper, I argue that even if we hold that at least some paternalistic behaviour is impermissible when directed towards innocent persons, in certain cases, the same behaviour is permissible when directed towards criminal offenders. I also defend the claim that in some cases it is morally prefe...

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Main Author: Birks, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2020