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    It is not the case that If analogical reasoning resists full systematization, a 'critical account' produces only the illusion of rational control while obscuring the role of skilled judgment.

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    • 1.Partial systematization of reasoning is valuable even if incomplete; it improves consistency and transparency without claiming perfection.
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    • 2.Skilled judgment itself often relies on internalized rules and patterns; making them explicit enhances rather than obscures competent reasoning.
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    • 3.The false dichotomy assumes systematization must be total or illusory; graduated formalization can improve oversight without eliminating expertise.
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    • 1.Analogical reasoning involves contextual, holistic judgment that resists formal rules; attempts to systematize it inevitably flatten this complexity.
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    • 2.Expert practitioners often cannot articulate their reasoning process; formalizing it misrepresents how skilled judgment actually operates.
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    • 3.Critical accounts create false confidence by appearing rigorous while actually replacing intuitive expertise with mechanical procedures.
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