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Moral Particularism
“The same feature may count for an action in one case and against it in another.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Moral particularism questions whether sound judgment always depends on fixed general principles. A reason's weight can shift with context and with the other reasons present.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
A story's surprise may favor telling it at a party, yet favor silence when that surprise would put someone at risk.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
It does not say anything goes or that judgment is a reason-free hunch.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Before applying a maxim, check whether context changes the force or direction of the reason.