Philosophy 230
Study
questions: Goldman, "The refutation of Paternalism"
1. According to Goldman, what exactly is medical paternalism?
2. What argument does Goldman develop in favor of medical
paternalism? What objections
does he develop against this argument?
3. Given Goldman's discussion, to what extent do you think
medical paternalism is ever
justified? Are there any circumstances in which it could
be justified? Why or why not?