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    It is not the case that Notational equivalence between theories with identical deontic verdicts is insufficient for theoretical identity when the theories diverge in their modal and explanatory commitments.

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    • 1.If two theories produce identical deontic verdicts in all possible cases, their modal commitments are functionally indistinguishable for normative purposes.
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    • 2.Explanatory divergence without behavioral/verdictive divergence may reflect interpretive differences rather than genuine theoretical disagreement.
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    • 3.Identity criteria for theories should prioritize empirical/normative content over metaphysical machinery when the former is fully aligned.
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    • 1.Theories with divergent modal commitments make different claims about necessity/possibility, which constitutes genuinely distinct theoretical content.
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    • 2.Explanatory power is a fundamental criterion for theory choice in philosophy; identical verdicts paired with different explanations represent substantively different theories.
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    • 3.Notational equivalence is a surface-level property; depth of theory includes metaphysical and explanatory architecture, not just output verdicts.
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