Ross Attempted to Justify His List of Seven Prima Facie

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ross attempted to justify his list of seven prima facie duties by appeal to …

• A) Fundamental moral principles that imply those duties
• B) Intuition and self-evidence
• C) Common morality
• D) What a virtuous agent, acting in character, does

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Definitions:

Majority Opinion

The view or standpoint held by the greater number of individuals within a group or society, often influencing social norms and individual behavior.

Minority Opinion

A viewpoint or perspective that is held by a smaller segment of the population, often differing from the majority view.

Automatic Process

Cognitive operations that occur without conscious awareness or effort, often enabling quick responses and multitasking.

Conversion Theory

A psychological theory that suggests people's attitudes can change under certain conditions without them being aware of those changes.