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A Theory of Tutelary RelationshipsMisleading or Ideological Perspectives

A Theory of Tutelary Relationships: Misleading or Ideological Perspectives [In this chapter, we discuss three misleading diffused perspectives about tutelage and the need of liberal ideology to interpret as “paternalism” any form of tutelage, from the interpersonal to the economic and political layer (e.g., opposition to welfare state). True “paternalism” is a manipulatory and selfish pseudo-tutelary attitude. Do Y’s (a posteriori) consent? And his satisfaction makes less manipulatory/paternalistic X’s intervention/decision? Is each “authority” paternalistic? Then we examine the praiseworthy theory of “capabilities”—by A. Sen—as intrinsically ‘tutelary’. We identify some limits of this theory: to provide only external opportunities/resources; do not considering necessary to change the mind of the individual: providing "resources" like beliefs and motivations. This would be against his “freedom”; not liberal. Then we discuss the trendy notion and ideology of “nudges” and the claim that this is a “libertarian” influence and paternalism (for your good). We expose the criticisms to “nudges” in behavioral economics. We criticize the “libertarian” (liberal) ideology of nudges and argue why explicit recommendations or argumentation and even obligations are better than any form of hidden manipulation.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Theory of Tutelary RelationshipsMisleading or Ideological Perspectives

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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
ISBN
978-3-031-20572-9
Pages
111 –145
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-20573-6_5
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Abstract

[In this chapter, we discuss three misleading diffused perspectives about tutelage and the need of liberal ideology to interpret as “paternalism” any form of tutelage, from the interpersonal to the economic and political layer (e.g., opposition to welfare state). True “paternalism” is a manipulatory and selfish pseudo-tutelary attitude. Do Y’s (a posteriori) consent? And his satisfaction makes less manipulatory/paternalistic X’s intervention/decision? Is each “authority” paternalistic? Then we examine the praiseworthy theory of “capabilities”—by A. Sen—as intrinsically ‘tutelary’. We identify some limits of this theory: to provide only external opportunities/resources; do not considering necessary to change the mind of the individual: providing "resources" like beliefs and motivations. This would be against his “freedom”; not liberal. Then we discuss the trendy notion and ideology of “nudges” and the claim that this is a “libertarian” influence and paternalism (for your good). We expose the criticisms to “nudges” in behavioral economics. We criticize the “libertarian” (liberal) ideology of nudges and argue why explicit recommendations or argumentation and even obligations are better than any form of hidden manipulation.]

Published: Jan 1, 2023

Keywords: Paternalism; Liberistic ideology; Manipulation; Fake tutelage; His Will; Consent; A posteriory Consent; Authority; State’s tutelarity; Welfare State; Welfarism; “Capabilities” theory; Utilitarianism; Resourcism; Cognitive capabilities; Motivational capabilities; Powers circularity; Freedom; Nudges; Libertarian; Hidden influencing; Cognitive biases; Futures preferences; Predicting the future; Behavioral economics; Invisible hand

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