If the moral validity of Clifford's Rule depends on an intellectual goal it cannot itself ground, the argument from that goal is circular and fails to establish universal moral validity.

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Circular argument (or circular reasoning)(as used in logic): A logical fallacy where you try to prove something by using that same thing as evidence—like saying 'this book is true because the book says so.'
Clifford's Rule(Distinguished from the weaker claim that one should conform belief to evidence when evidence is available): The epistemic principle that prohibits believing a proposition whenever the evidence is silent — i.e., when there is no preponderance of evidence either way
Ground (verb)(The lack of determinacy prevents 'grounding' a machine-independence claim): To provide a solid foundation or basis for something; to justify or support it with a good reason.
Intellectual goal(as used in epistemology): An objective or aim that relates to gaining knowledge, understanding truth, or achieving some form of mental accomplishment.
Moral validity(as used in ethics): Whether something is actually correct or justified from an ethical standpoint, not just whether people happen to believe it.
Universal moral validity(as used in ethics): A claim that applies to everyone, everywhere, at all times—not just to some people or in some situations.

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