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    It is not the case that Contractarianism cannot explain why all human persons are owed certain duties regardless of their powers or abilities.

    ?Set your confidence on the premises below to see your aggregate.

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    • 1.Contractarianism relies on an instrumental and subjective conception of practical reason.
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    • 2.On contractarianism, it is irrational to treat truly powerless persons equally because doing so is not mutually advantageous.
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