Clifford's evidentialism presupposes that all beliefs are subject to the same epistemic norms, but first-person practical commitments (e.g., trusting a loved one) occupy a distinct normative domain from third-person theoretical inquiry.

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Clifford(as a philosopher being referenced): William Kingdon Clifford was a 19th-century philosopher who argued that it's morally wrong to believe anything without sufficient evidence—basically, you shouldn't believe claims just because you want to.
Epistemic norms(as standards that apply to beliefs): Rules or standards for what makes a belief reasonable or justified—basically, guidelines for how we *should* believe things.
First-person practical commitments(as a category of beliefs distinct from abstract inquiry): Personal decisions and promises you make in your own life—like choosing to trust someone—where you're directly involved and have skin in the game.
Normative domain(as distinct areas with different standards): A separate realm or category that has its own rules about what's right or acceptable—here meaning that practical trust relationships follow different rules than scientific investigation.

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