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    It is not the case that Therefore, the claimed duty undermines itself when applied to all rational agents simultaneously.

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    • 1.Many duties remain coherent when universalized: truth-telling, promise-keeping, and respect for autonomy cause no logical collapse.
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    • 2.A duty being demanding or requiring sacrifice doesn't constitute logical self-undermining—it may simply be difficult.
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    • 3.Some duties apply conditionally (e.g., 'if you borrow, repay'), so universal application doesn't create the alleged contradiction.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.Universal duties create logical contradictions when their universal application makes compliance impossible for all agents.
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    • 2.A duty that requires some agents to fail or suffer when universalized is self-undermining by its own rational standard.
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    • 3.Kant's categorical imperative test requires duties to remain consistent across all rational agents without exception.
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