Why have some thinkers argued for the different notions of prima facie duties and particularism 

Homework assignment: MINIMUM OF 250-300 WORDS….MUST BE WRITTEN IN OWN WORDS!!

read: W.D. Ross intro Pg. 753 & What makes acts right? Pg. 756

Then read: Margaret Olivia Little On Knowing the “why” : Particularism and Moral theory

Textbook:

https://www.upscsuccess.com/sites/default/files/documents/Ethical_Theory_An_Anthology_@nadal.pdfQuestions to answer:

1. Why have some thinkers argued for the different notions of prima facie duties and particularism? What moral issue do these two approaches attempt to address?

2. What is Ross’ understanding of prima facie duties? What are his six duties, and how does it address the moral issue above?

3. What is particularism, and how does it differ from Ross’ prima facie duties? How might a particularist as envisioned by Little address the moral issue above?