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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Psychology, Social > Paternalism
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Psychology > Psychology, Social > Paternalism

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Paternalism  

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Note

  • do not confuse with FATHERS or PATERNITY

Scope note

  • Interference with the FREEDOM or PERSONAL AUTONOMY of another person, with justifications referring to the promotion of the person's good or the prevention of harm to the person. (from Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 1995); more generally, not allowing a person to make decisions on his or her own behalf.

History note

  • 2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D026706

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