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    The argument proves too much: by its logic, no normative ... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→Liberal theory cannot provide an impartial framework governing relations between different cultural communities.

    The argument proves too much: by its logic, no normative framework from any tradition could achieve impartiality, making cross-cultural justice discourse impossible rather than merely liberal-biased.

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    Normative framework(the broader system of rules that might underlie moral language)
    A set of rules or standards about how things *should* be or *ought* to be done, rather than how they actually are.
    The argument proves too much(logic/argumentation)
    A logical problem where a reasoning strategy is so strong that it reaches conclusions much broader than intended—it defeats the theory it was meant to defend.
    cross-cultural justice discourse(as used in political philosophy)
    Conversations and debates between people from different cultures about what fairness and justice should look like across societies with different values and traditions.
    impartiality(Attributed to utilitarianism as a core commitment)
    The requirement to give equal weight to the welfare of all people regardless of one's personal relationship to them

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    liberal-biased(as used in philosophy and political theory)
    Favoring the assumptions and values of liberalism (a tradition emphasizing individual rights, democracy, and free choice) over other cultural or philosophical traditions.

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