Against Autonomy: Justifying Coercive Paternalism
by Sarah Conly
Against Autonomy: Justifying Coercive Paternalism examines whether individual autonomy should place absolute limits on coercive intervention. Sarah Conly develops a philosophical discussion of paternalism, personal freedom, and the circumstances in which restricting someone’s choices might be justified.
About This Book
Against Autonomy: Justifying Coercive Paternalism explores the relationship between individual freedom and paternalistic intervention.
Sarah Conly examines whether respect for autonomy should always prevent others from coercing people for their own benefit.
The book considers the philosophical case for limiting personal choice under certain circumstances.
It is suited to readers interested in ethics, political philosophy, law, and debates about liberty and authority.
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