Philosophy 230
Study Questions:  Dresser and Robertson, "Quality of Life and Non-treatment Decisions..."


1.  Explain briefly what the authors mean by "the orthodox approach."  According to them, what
       is the "allure" of this approach?

2.  Explain briefly the kinds of "errors" and "dangers" that the authors see in the orthodox approach?
       What alternative do they propose?  What advantages do they see with this alternative?

3.  Compare the authors' alternative approach with that of Arras in the previous article.  Are
          there any similarities?  Important differences?  Which approach seems more plausible to
          you, and why?