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    It is not the case that Freedom of choice makes truly moral action possible

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    • 1.Hard determinists like Derk Pereboom argue that causal determination of action is compatible with moral worth grounded in reasons-responsiveness.
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    • 2.An agent whose neurological constitution reliably produces compassionate, just actions expresses moral value regardless of whether libertarian choice obtained.
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    • 3.Therefore, freedom of choice is neither necessary nor sufficient for moral action; reliable alignment with moral reasons is what matters.
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    Reason for 2 of 2
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    • 1.Aristotle's virtuous agent acts rightly from stable character without deliberate choice, yet performs paradigmatically moral actions.
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    • 2.If moral excellence requires that virtue become second nature, freedom of choice is a scaffold discarded in genuine moral maturity, not its precondition.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.The capacity for choice enables acting against instinct and inclination
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    • 2.Distinctively moral action requires the ability to choose
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