Paternalism and the Justification of Compulsory Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Philosophical justifications for compulsory education derived from arguments for the welfare of the child, or paternalism, are examined. Dangers of paternalism are outlined, and two necessary and sufficient conditions for justified paternalistic policy up to a certain educational level are proposed and discussed. (MSE)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Paternalism and the Justification of Compulsory Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Hobson, Peter |
| Subject & Discipline | Child Welfare, Compulsory Education, Educational Objectives |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1983 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-153187 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |