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    It is not the case that 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.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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    • 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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