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Full Idea
In mature utilitarianism , the stress on modern freedom emerges in the rejection of paternalism.
Clarification
'Paternalism' means making other people's decisions without consulting them
Gist of Idea
In later utilitarianism the modern stress on freedom leads to the rejection of paternalism
Source
Charles Taylor (Sources of the Self [1989], §3.3)
Book Ref
Taylor,Charles: 'Sources of the Self' [CUP 1992], p.82
A Reaction
This seems good; it is the beginnings of a rejection of paternalism. What is better, happiness or freedom? What is the value of freedom?