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    It is not the case that The criterion of 'frequency' misunderstands how foundational moral frameworks function—Western deontology also derives from sparse originary sources like the categorical imperative.

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    • 1.The claim equivocates 'sparse sources' with 'sparse adoption.' Kantian deontology emerged from centuries of Christian and Enlightenment thought, not a single moment like some religious frameworks.
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    • 2.If frequency is irrelevant to foundational status, the original critique of non-Western ethics using frequency was mischaracterized—the real disagreement concerns justification methods, not frequency.
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    • 3.Categorical imperative's influence on legal systems and institutions actually demonstrates wider institutional frequency than claimed, undermining the comparison's symmetry.
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    • 1.Foundational frameworks derive authority from logical coherence, not empirical prevalence. Kant's categorical imperative is normatively powerful despite limited historical adoption.
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    • 2.Frequency conflates descriptive popularity with normative validity. A moral principle needn't be widespread to be foundational—its systematicity and internal consistency matter more.
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    • 3.Both deontology and non-Western ethics justify themselves through originary principles (duty, harmony, virtue) rather than consensus, making frequency an inappropriate criterion for either.
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