According to Ross, prima facie duties:

a. apply to me regardless of the circumstances.
b. are never over-ridden by other duties.
c. apply only in some circumstances, and may be overridden by other duties.
d. b and c. e. none of these choices.


c

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What will be an ideal response?

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