"Permissible Paternalism" Self-Quiz

. According to Goodin, paternalism is only justified when it realizes

objectively good values.

the values of society.

people's own subjectively held values.

the values that ideal people would subjectively hold.

. According to Goodin, which of the following would be true in an ideal case of paternalism?

Public officials interfere in both small and large decisions in a person's life.

Public officials override your preferences with objectively better preferences.

Public officials will better respect your own preference than you would have done through your own actions.

all of the above

. Goodin believes that the government should refrain from paternalistic interference only if the preferences on which you act are

settled.

relevant.

your own.

all of the above

. Which of the following is an instance of paternalism that Goodin would endorse?

Residents of a city want to stop texting while driving but are having trouble stopping on their own. The city enacts a law against texting while driving that helps them abstain from the practice.

Public officials are concerned that popular music is leading its citizens to have bad taste in music, so they mandate that all radio stations must play more classical music.

Americans value fast internet for work and pleasure. The federal government passes legislation that reduces internet speeds for many people.

none of the above

. Which of the following claims does Goodin endorse?

Paternalistic anti-smoking policies are always permissible.

Paternalistic anti-smoking policies are permissible only if they advance a person's subjectively held interests.

Paternalistic anti-smoking policies are permissible as long as they promote objectively good values.

Paternalistic anti-smoking policies are never permissible.

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