Foundations of Freedom: Welfare-Based Arguments Against Paternalism (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)

By: Simon R. Clarke

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Synopsis: What makes individual freedom valuable? People have always believed in freedom, have sought it, and have sometimes fought and died for it. The belief that it is something to be valued is widespread. But does this belief have a rational foundation? This book examines answers to these questions that are based on the welfare of the person whose freedom is at stake. There are various conceptions of a worthwhile life, a life that is valuable for the person whose life it is. These conceptions will be examined to see whether they are plausible and what their connection, if any, is to freedom. Are they compelling foundations for freedom? Does freedom make a person’s life better or would his/her welfare be advanced by restricting freedom?

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 138 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136256912
Related ISBNs:: 9780415622370, 9781138117006, 9780203106198
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 08/22/22
Copyrighted By:: Taylor & Francis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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