paternalistisesti
Paternalistisesti is the Finnish adverb meaning “in a paternalistic manner.” The related noun, paternalismi (paternalism), refers to a policy or attitude in which authorities restrict or guide the freedom of individuals for their own good, often on grounds of protecting welfare or safeguarding decision-making capacity. Paternalism is a longstanding topic in philosophy, political science, and law, and it appears in public policy and social commentary to describe how decisions are made for others’ supposedly better interests.
The concept is commonly analyzed in terms of soft versus hard paternalism. Soft paternalism aims to influence
Contexts in which paternalistic reasoning appears include public health, consumer protection, labor and education policy, and
Overall, paternalistisesti signals an approach that prioritizes welfare considerations, but its legitimacy remains a contested issue