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    Supports→Monism cannot ground rational conflict in value choice.

    If all values reduce to one dimension, every choice is fully determined by which option scores higher, leaving no rational basis for the hesitation or remainder that characterizes genuine value conflict.

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    Fully determined(as used in logic and physics)
    Completely specified or fixed; when something is fully determined, there's no ambiguity or multiple possibilities left.
    Rational basis(the foundation for believing ideas)
    A reason or set of reasons that makes sense and follows logical thinking, which supports why you believe something.
    Reduce to one dimension(as used in philosophy of values)
    When something complex gets boiled down to a single measure or scale—like judging everything only by how much money it makes, ignoring all other factors.
    Remainder(as used in philosophical analysis)
    Something left over that can't be fully explained or accounted for by a simple rule or measurement.
    Values
    Values are the principles and beliefs that are most important to you—the things you care deeply about and use to guide your decisions and actions. They're like your personal compass, helping you determine what's right, what matters, and how you want to live your life. For example, someone might value honesty, family, creativity, or helping others, and these values shape the choices they make every day.

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    value conflict(Pluralists distinguish genuine value conflicts (which require plural values) from conflicts arising from ignorance or irrationality.)
    A situation in which two or more values, goods, or options cannot both be fully realized or honored simultaneously.

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