According to Ross, a moral agent evaluates an action in a situation by reflecting on …
A) Moral rules that apply to relevantly similar situations
B) Her prima facie duties given the action's right- and wrong-making features
C) What a virtuous person, acting in character, would do in relevantly similar situations
D) All of the above

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Ross's theory of ethics emphasizes the importance of prima facie duties, which are obligations that appear to be binding at first glance. A moral agent evaluates an action by considering these duties and the right- and wrong-making features of the action.

According to Ross, a Moral Agent Evaluates an Action in a Situation