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    It is not the case that Ross's revised 'bonific' requirement puts him at odds with common-sense morality in certain cases

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    • 1.Ross's revised view requires that fulfilment of a promise be 'bonific' for someone rather than merely pleasurable for the promisee
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    • 2.A deathbed promise that A be buried with his wife C may not be bonific for anyone
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    • 3.If a promise is not bonific, Ross's view entails there is no reason to fulfil it
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