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    It is not the case that High moral theory is beneficial because it achieves consistency and systematic perspective in moral life.

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    • 1.Moral particularists like Jonathan Dancy argue that moral relevance of features is context-dependent, defeating systematic cross-case generalizations.
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    • 2.A theory achieving consistency by overriding context-sensitive judgment produces moral errors rather than moral insight.
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    • 1.Bernard Williams showed that impartial systematic theories alienate agents from their ground projects, undermining integrity and authentic moral agency.
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    • 2.A framework that corrodes the motivational structure of moral life cannot be said to benefit that moral life, even if it achieves formal consistency.
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    • 1.There is benefit to bringing systematic coherence to one's moral views across various facets of life.
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    • 2.High moral theory provides systematicity and coherence when applied to ordinary and bioethical life.
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