1. What does Sommers find wrong with the view that filial obligations are like obligations that friends owe to one another? Regarding the view that filial obligations are like obligations that friends owe to one another, Sommers argues that this view neglect duties that are defined by family and the parent child relationship. She believe these duties are special and stronger. Even if the child doesn't feel friendship with the parent, the child is required to care for the parent.
2. Sommers claims that modern approaches to filial obligation are flawed. In what ways? How do the concrete cases she provides illustrate her claim? Sommers' expresses concern that modern approaches to filial obligations are flawed. She gives an illustration where
2. Sommers claims that modern approaches to filial obligation are flawed. In what ways? How do the concrete cases she provides illustrate her claim? Sommers' expresses concern that modern approaches to filial obligations are flawed. She gives an illustration where