What is the goal of the legal paternalism

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Assignment:

Part 1

1. Can an inanimate object be "harmed"? why or why not?

2. Give an example of a "wrongful" harm. Give an example of a harm which is not "wrongful".

3. Describe the ancient Roman law known as the "volenti Maxim".

4. What is the goal of the "Legal Paternalism"? Which of the 3 types of harms is it concerned with?

5. What is the goal of "Legal Moralism"? Which of the 3 types of harms is it concerned with?

6. What is the definition of "exploitation" (in the negative sense)? Give an example of the situation which might be exploitative.

Part 2

1. Define the "categorical Imperative". What does categorical mean in the context?

2. How can we distinguish between mere maxims which are subjective and "moral laws" which are objective ?

3. For Kant (the deontologist), is it ever permissive to lie? Why or why not

4. Describe the differences between "heteronomy" and "autonomy"

5. Describe utilitarian moral position

6. Describe the difference between a deontologist and a utilitarian: state specifically how impoertant consequences are for each

7. Is the theory of Rational Self Interest closer to deontological or utilitarian perspective.

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