Dropping momentousness while retaining the living/forced dyad still requires justifying why forced choice alone defeats the evidentialist norm, a burden James never discharges independently of momentousness.

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Defeats (in philosophical argument)(as used to describe showing why a rule doesn't apply): To show that something doesn't work or doesn't accomplish what it's supposed to do; to prove an argument or principle is flawed.
Discharges (in philosophical argument)(as used to describe whether James proved his point): To fulfill or complete an obligation or responsibility; in this case, to actually prove or demonstrate something adequately.
Evidentialist norm(as the traditional rule being challenged): The standard view in philosophy that you should only believe something if you have solid evidence or logical reasons for it—not based on what you want to be true or what would make you happy.
James(as the philosopher being discussed): William James, an American philosopher from the late 1800s who developed a theory called pragmatism—the idea that beliefs are true if they work well in practice and help us live better lives.

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