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    It is not the case that The categorical imperative produces genuine motivational force sufficient to override inclination, as evidenced by agents acting from duty against self-interest.

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    • 1.Reported duty-motivated behavior may reflect post-hoc rationalization of decisions actually driven by evolved social instincts or reputation concerns.
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    • 2.The categorical imperative lacks psychological mechanisms explaining how abstract rationality generates felt motivational force in individual agents.
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    • 3.Apparent duty-based action often coincides with subtle benefits (social approval, self-image enhancement), suggesting inclination remains the root cause.
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    • 1.Moral agents regularly report acting against self-interest when duty demands it, suggesting rational moral principles can override inclination.
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    • 2.The categorical imperative's universalizability provides objective grounding that inclination-based desires lack, giving it rational priority.
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    • 3.Widespread social cooperation and promise-keeping persist despite personal cost, indicating duty-based motivation functions reliably across populations.
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