paternalism Flashcards
major agreements over paternalism for conservatives?
the state should in some way shape or form act as an authority figure
they support gradual, organic change guided by a paternalistic state. not radical revolution or fast paced changes
inequality is natural and there should always be a heirarchy
what does burke believe about paternalism
He supports a state that upholds traditions and social hierarchies to ensure cohesion.
He supports gradual, organic change guided by a paternalistic state.
paternalist state essential for the maintenance of the social heirarchy
hard paternalism to conserve social traditions and structures
He sees welfare as a tool to uphold traditional social structures.
Burke supports a paternalistic state that regulates the economy to protect traditional industries and maintain social order
what did oakeshotte believe about paternalism?
soft paaternalism
state should act as a guardian for its citizens to contribute to social harmony
measured and pragmatic state intervention without overreach
natural inequality but state should mitigate the worst of it
state should help the vunerable
some level of economic regulation by a paternalistic state to prevent market excesses
what do rand and nozick believe about paternalism?
Rand and Nozick oppose economic regulation by a paternalistic state, advocating for a free market with minimal interference.
state interference impedes on individual rights and freedoms
They argue that paternalistic welfare policies create dependency and undermine individual initiative, instead want voluntary charity
paternalistic policies undermine personal freedom and responsibility.
They argue that the state should not enforce equality, acknowledging that some form of order is necessary to protect individual rights.
