Self-Quiz 2.6: W. D. Ross, What Makes Right Acts Right?

Normative Ethics Theories of Right Conduct

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Ross thinks the correct moral theory is

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Which of the following is not on Ross's list of prima facie duties?

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According to Ross, the data from which we should construct ethical theories are

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According to Ross, how can we know what to do when two prima facie duties conflict?

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What feature does Ross claim that all right actions have in common?

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Ross objects to utilitarianism because it does not take into account obligations created by

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What is the difference between a prima facie duty and a duty proper?

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How does Ross think we can come to know what our duties (proper) are?

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