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Lo correcto y lo bueno

Lo correcto y lo bueno

Philosophy
Pages
196
Published
2014
Language
Spanish
Prose complexity
7/10

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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...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "Lo correcto y lo bueno" a translation of a different work?

    This book is the Spanish translation of W.D. Ross's influential work "The Right and the Good," originally published in English in 1930. It presents his foundational ideas on prima facie duties and moral philosophy.

  • What makes Ross's ethical theory in this book distinct from other philosophical approaches?

    Ross's theory in "The Right and the Good" is notable for its pluralistic deontology, arguing that there are multiple fundamental moral duties that are not reducible to a single principle like utility. He introduces the concept of "prima facie duties," which are duties that are binding unless overridden by a more stringent duty in a particular situation.

  • Is this book considered a foundational text in moral philosophy?

    Yes, "The Right and the Good" is widely regarded as a cornerstone text in 20th-century moral philosophy. It significantly influenced subsequent discussions in ethics, particularly in its critique of utilitarianism and its development of a non-consequentialist framework.