Obesity: Towards a System of Libertarian Paternalistic Public Health Interventions

被引:11
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作者
Skipper, Robert A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cincinnati, Dept Philosophy, Cincinnati, OH 45221 USA
关键词
FOOD STORES; ASSOCIATIONS; EVOLUTION; CUES;
D O I
10.1093/phe/phs020
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B82 [伦理学(道德学)];
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摘要
This article draws on scientific explanations of obesity to motivate the creation of a system of paternalistic public health interventions into the obesity epidemic. Libertarian paternalists argue that paternalism is warranted in light of the cognitive limits of human decision-making abilities. There are further, specific biological limits on our capacity to choose and maintain a healthy diet. These biological facts strengthen the general motivation for libertarian paternalism. As a consequence, the creation of a system of paternalistic public health interventions into the obesity epidemic is warranted.
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页码:181 / 191
页数:11
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