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Foundations of Ethics

Foundations of Ethics

Philosophy
Pages
350
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

William David Ross's 'Foundations of Ethics' is a seminal work in moral philosophy, offering a systematic exploration of ethical principles. This book delves into the nature of rightness, goodness, and moral obligation, presenting a detailed defense of intuitionism and deontology. It remains a crucial text for understanding 20th-century ethical thought.

Prose complexity
10/10

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About the author

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William David Ross

William David Ross (1877–1971) made contributions to ancient philosophy and to moral philosophy. The focus of this entry is his work in the latter area. Ross’s The Right and the Good is one of the most important contributions to moral philosophy published in the twentieth century. In it and other works, Ross develops a novel (pluralistic) deontological ethical theory rivalling Kantianism and utilitarianism. The most innovative element of this theory is the notion of a prima facie duty. Although...