Snowdon, Christopher
Killjoys: A Critique of Paternalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780255367493
- author:
- Snowdon, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Institute of Economic Affairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 centimetres (0.23 kg)
- Genre:
- Business, Economics, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Paternalism in public policy is a contentious issue, with politicians using the law to discourage activities such as eating sugary food, drinking alcohol, and smoking cigarettes. But what justifies these restrictions? Christopher Snowdon examines the full range of justifications offered for paternalistic policies, including the idea that people are too irrational to make sensible decisions, and exposes the logical or factual errors that undermine each purported justification.
Through a comprehensive critique of the health paternalism adopted by governments around the world, Snowdon sheds light on the underlying principles that drive these policies. This book provides a nuanced exploration of the complex issues at stake, and challenges readers to think critically about the role of government in regulating individual behaviour.
With its clear and concise analysis, Killjoys: A Critique of Paternalism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in public policy, health care delivery, and the ethics of government intervention.
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