One is acting paternalistically toward a person if and only if ________.
A) one's action does not benefit that person
B) one's action has that person's past consent
C) one's action involves violating a moral rule with regard to that person
D) that person is incompetent to give consent (simple or valid) to the violation

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Paternalism involves overriding a person's autonomy or decision-making for their own good, which often involves violating a moral rule concerning that person.

One Is Acting Paternalistically Toward a Person If and Only