W. D. Ross' Ethical Pluralism

Discover the ethical deontology of W. D. Ross in this insightful breakdown. Explore how Ross's pluralistic approach to morality diverges from Kantian deontology, as he introduces the concept of "prima facie duties" and emphasizes the nuanced nature of moral decision-making. Delve into Ross's seven categories of duties and learn how they inform moral judgments in real-life scenarios, including scenarios as unlikely as the axe-murderer example.

Perfect for University Courses & A-Level Philosophy & Ethics OCR & AQA or equivalent.

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Ross's Pluralistic Ethics
00:33 Kant & the Axe-Murderer Problem
00:51 Prima Facie Duties
01:20 The Seven Basic Prima Facie Duties
03:00 Prima Facie Duties in Practice

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[dhalren]

Thanks for the lesson! I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.

[shipmateadrian]

Great breakdown! These are helping me through college ethics :)

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