If reminiscence and passive reflection can constitute genuine categorical desires, then the supporting argument's privileging of forward-looking pursuits begs the question against a different but equally coherent life structure.

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Categorical desires(Williams's key concept about what makes life worth living): Desires that give your life direction and meaning—things you care about for their own sake, not just as a way to pass time (like wanting to learn, create, or help others).
Forward-looking pursuits(as one type of life direction being compared to reflection on the past): Goals and activities focused on the future—like planning, achieving ambitions, or working toward what comes next.
Life structure(as different ways of arranging a meaningful existence): The overall pattern or framework that organizes how someone lives—what they prioritize, what gives them meaning, and how they spend their time.
Reminiscence(as a type of mental activity that might motivate how someone lives): The act of remembering or reflecting on past experiences and events.

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