A capacity that bypasses rational deliberation cannot reliably elevate ethical responsibility; it may just as plausibly cultivate moral passivity or vicarious substitution for action.

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Rational deliberation(how the general will is discovered): Careful, logical thinking and discussion where people reason through a problem step-by-step rather than acting on emotion or instinct.
ethical responsibility(in ethics): The duty or obligation to act in morally right ways and be accountable for the consequences of your actions.
moral passivity(presented as a potential negative outcome instead of increased responsibility): A state of being inactive or uninvolved in moral matters; failing to take action when ethical issues arise, or simply going along with things without engagement.
vicarious substitution(describes how people might feel they've acted ethically without actually taking action themselves): Experiencing or participating in something indirectly through another person instead of doing it yourself—like feeling you've helped by watching someone else help.

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