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'Independence for Children' presents an alternative conception of parenting. It offers an elaboration and defence of anti-perfectionist parenting. The central argument of the book is that, as they develop, children become entitled to adopt and pursue their own conceptions of religion and h...

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Main Author: Clayton, Matthew, 1966- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:New topics in applied philosophy.
Subjects:
Child rearing > Moral and ethical aspects.
Child rearing > Religious aspects.
Autonomy (Psychology)
Éducation des enfants > Aspect moral.
Éducation des enfants > Aspect religieux.
Philosophy.
EDUCATION.
Political.
Child care & upbringing: advice for parents.
Child Care.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1 Parental Morality
  • 1.1 Questions
  • 1.2 Parentalism
  • 1.3 Perfectionism
  • 1.4 The Liberal Consensus
  • 2 What Is Independence for Children?
  • 2.1 Ethical Independence
  • 2.2 Moral Direction
  • 2.3 Parental Anti-Perfectionism
  • 2.4 Independence Not Liberation
  • 3 The Argument from Self-Rule
  • 3.1 Liberal Anti-Perfectionism
  • 3.2 Parents and Children: A Parallel Case
  • 3.3 Alleged Asymmetries
  • Is retrospective rejection morally problematic?
  • Public reason and equal citizenship
  • Does affection make public reason unnecessary?
  • 3.4 Some Misconceptions
  • Retrospective rejection
  • Is retrospective rejection redundant?
  • The paralysis objection
  • Just another comprehensive doctrine?
  • 4 The Attitudinal Requirement
  • 4.1 Enrolment and Intention
  • 4.2 Independence and the Trolley Problem
  • 4.3 The Comprehensive Enrolment of Children
  • 4.4 Intentions and Permissible Parenting
  • 4.5 Non-Parental Influences on Children
  • 5 Ethics and Children's Interests
  • 5.1 Appeals to Ethical Scepticism and Subjectivism
  • 5.2 Living Well, Dignity and Authenticity
  • 5.3 Self-Rule and Dignity Arguments Compared
  • 5.4 Does Anti-Perfectionist Parenting Harm Children?
  • 5.5 The Limits of Independence
  • 6 Family Values and Parents' Interests
  • 6.1 Familial Intimacy
  • 6.2 The Interests and Claims of Parents
  • 6.3 Independence and Procreation
  • 7 From Parental Morality to Political Morality
  • 7.1 A Parental Right to Enrol?
  • 7.2 Against Religious Schools
  • 7.3 The Phased Abolition of Religious Schools
  • 7.4 Religious Associations
  • 8 Conclusion: Anti-Perfectionist Parenting beyond Religion
  • 8.1 Consumption and Materialism
  • 8.2 Work Ethics
  • 8.3 Gender
  • 8.4 Diet
  • Bibliography
  • Index.