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    It is not the case that Iris Murdoch argues that genuine moral attention requires perceiving the particular, irreducible otherness of another person beyond their classificatory virtues.

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    • 1.Complete attention to irreducible particularity makes moral judgment impossible, since judgment requires applying universal principles consistently.
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    • 2.The notion of 'irreducible otherness' is vague; moral perception must employ some conceptual categories or the other remains unknowable.
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    • 3.Virtues like honesty and courage are not mere classificatory labels but describe genuine patterns of character that appropriately guide moral response.
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    • 1.Moral rules and categories are inherently general, yet individuals possess unique circumstances that rules cannot fully capture or address.
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    • 2.Treating persons as mere instances of virtue categories (honest, brave, kind) reduces them to abstractions and denies their singular dignity.
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    • 3.Moral failures often stem from applying correct principles mechanically without perceiving what the particular situation actually demands.
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