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    It is not the case that Therefore, practical wisdom is a necessary but insufficient determinant of moral choice, which is also constituted by non-rational desire.

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    • 1.If non-rational desire truly co-constitutes moral choice, we cannot consistently hold people morally responsible for their actions.
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    • 2.Practical wisdom by definition includes evaluating and integrating desires rationally, making the distinction between them artificial.
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    • 3.Attributing moral failure to 'non-rational desire' rather than deficient wisdom merely relocates rather than solves the problem.
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    • 1.Humans regularly make moral choices contrary to their reasoned judgment, showing desire operates independently of practical wisdom.
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    • 2.Virtuous action requires emotional alignment with reason; pure intellect cannot motivate without appetitive engagement.
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    • 3.Moral development involves cultivating non-rational dispositions like compassion and courage alongside rational deliberation.
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