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Understanding Beliefs about Knowing What's Good for Others

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What might lead scientists, social theorists, and policy makers to believe that other societies lack proper order?

The absence of proper political and economic institutions

What belief have Europeans held in their encounters with others for the last 500 years?

That they have a responsibility to share their knowledge and improve others’ lives

What assumption do donors make when they accept the role of doing good for others?

The veracity of their knowledge, the sincerity of their motives, and the urgency of the recipient’s need

What analogy is used to explain the wariness of becoming a recipient of someone's goodness?

The example of parents trying to guide their children towards future employment Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the feeling of intrusion when receiving advice from parents?

Their concern for our career may feel like an intrusion Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people think they know what is good for others?

Because they believe they know something denied to others. Signup and view all the answers

What is an illustrative example of people thinking they know what is good for others?

A society believing it has mastered democracy and feeling compelled to aid neighbors with authoritarian political institutions. Signup and view all the answers

How did the George W. Bush and Tony Blair administrations justify their occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq?

By using the motive of increasing the freedom of others. Signup and view all the answers

What might a wealthy society do upon receiving reports of famine elsewhere?

They might decide to feed those suffering from food shortage. Signup and view all the answers

What might policy makers from wealthy societies want to teach others?

How to manage their agriculture and reorganize their economy. Signup and view all the answers