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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism

4010	In later utilitarianism the modern stress on freedom leads to the rejection of paternalism [Taylor,C]
	Full Idea: In mature utilitarianism , the stress on modern freedom emerges in the rejection of paternalism.
	From: Charles Taylor (Sources of the Self [1989], §3.3)
	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?