Ross argues that there is a single moral principle that can be used to derive all specific moral obligations.

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Ross's theory of prima facie duties argues that there are multiple moral principles, or prima facie duties, that may sometimes conflict with each other and require a moral agent to weigh and determine which duty is strongest in a particular situation. Therefore, there is not a single moral principle that can be used to derive all specific moral obligations.

Ross Argues That There Is a Single Moral Principle That