Moral Mayhem

Is Libertarian Paternalism an Oxymoron?


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In this episode, we discuss Cass Sunstein’s “Why Nudge?” and his defense of “libertarian paternalism,” the idea that the state should steer people toward better choices and can do so without violating the tenets of classical liberalism.



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