According to Wikler, which conception of competence makes paternalism particularly easy to justify?
A) The relativist conception
B) The absolute threshold conception
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b (Paternalism is never justified in Wikler's view.)

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The relativist conception of competence allows for varying standards based on context, making it easier to justify paternalistic actions as it can be argued that individuals are not competent in certain situations.

According to Wikler, Which Conception of Competence Makes Paternalism Particularly