Overview
- Answer ONE of the following Discussion Prompts:
- Option A: Plural Absolutism - How does ethical pluralism differ from ethical monism? Why might the view that there are multiple absolute moral rules generate a contradiction? How can ethical pluralists defend their theory against this possibility? What do you think about this approach to ethical decision-making? Defend your reasoning.
- Option B: Prima Facie Duties - What exactly is a prima facie duty? How does an ethic of prima facie duties differ from monistic and absolutist ethical theories? Do you think that Ross's list of prima facie duties is accurate and complete? If not, either explain why some of those on the list do not qualify as prima facies duties or provide examples of other prima facie duties that should have been included in his list.
- Option C: Ethical Particularism - In your own words, summarize the claims of ethical particularism. How does ethical particularism differ from Ross's ethic of prima facie duties? Can you think of any counterexamples to the particularists central claim?
Make sure you address each part of the prompt that you've chosen.