Why do the authors believe that the principle of autonomy has failed to adequately deal with the ethical framework surrounding the elderly?

Purpose of the Discussion:
To develop the ability to apply abstract ethical theories to concrete problems or issues.
To improve on discussing controversial ideas with other students in a civil manner.
To explore the strengths and weaknesses of different ethical theories.
To work on formulating your own thoughts and expressing them in writing.

1) Read this essay called “Recovering Old Age.” If the link below doesn’t work, there is a pdf for you to read.
https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/recovering-old-age (Links to an external site.)
Recovering Old Age PDF.doc

2) Answer one and only one of the following questions:
1. Why do the authors believe that the principle of autonomy has failed to adequately deal with the ethical framework surrounding the elderly? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
2. According to the authors, what are the limitations to the two approaches to how medical doctors and ethicists think about how the elderly should be cared for? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
3. Compare and contrast some of the ways our society views and cares for the elderly compared to those in the past? Do you think we can/should improve in this regard? Why or why not?
4. What do the authors suggest is missing in the current debate regarding care for the elderly? What do they suggest in response? Do you agree or disagree?
This part of the discussion should be at least 250 words. Keep in mind that 250 words is the minimum requirement for this part of the discussion. Good discussion posts will go beyond the minimum requirements.

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