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    Parfit's Triple Theory shows that coincidence of verdicts... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→Contractualism cannot draw its intuitive appeal from cases where rule consequentialism and contractualism already converge.

    Parfit's Triple Theory shows that coincidence of verdicts across frameworks strengthens rather than undermines the justificatory force of each constituent theory.

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    • 1.Independent frameworks reaching identical conclusions suggests convergence on truth rather than mutual bias or systematic error.
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    • 2.When different justificatory methods yield the same verdict, each method's limitations are compensated by the others' strengths.
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    • 3.Overlapping conclusions across diverse theoretical foundations provide redundant support, increasing overall credibility.
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    • 1.Agreement may reflect shared underlying assumptions rather than independent verification of truth.
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    • 2.Parfit's three theories may not be sufficiently distinct to count as truly independent confirmation sources.
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    • 3.Coincidence of verdicts could mask that all frameworks fail to capture what matters morally in ways none detect.
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