This is a fun one, let's take the case of mental illness.
Assume we know the person's addiction and subsequent dysfunction is from said mental illness. The person doesn't want to be treated, as is often the case. Do you
A: let him carry on as is, resulting in both self-harm alongside other externalities
B: Violate his right to self determination and have him committed to a mental institution.
Re:Underrated Reasons to Be Thankful
by WalterBright on Thursday November 25, 2021 @09:13PM
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A seizure is not the same thing at all. Nobody can choose to have a seizure, or choose not to have one.
Seizures were once thought to be caused by sinfulness. We used to think problem gambling was a decision, until we discovered a drug that can cause it. I don't think we know why addicts become addicts just yet, so it might be a little early to orate upon it.
A seizure is not the same thing at all. Nobody can choose to have a seizure, or choose not to have one.
Nobody chose anything without being dictated by physics, biological, sociological, and cognitive factors.
A fairly useless way to think about when it comes to solving problems in our society.
At the end of the days, people's choices are determined by large number of factors, most of which we are unaware of or currently ill equipped to understand.
It would be like a person having a seizure and people deciding to blame said person for making a choice to be corrupted by a devil.