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    Therefore, the inference from warranted blame to the agent having had reasons conflates the normative force of obligations with the internalist conditions Williams requires for reasons.

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    Key Terms

    Conflates(in argumentation and logic)
    Treats two different things as if they're the same thing, or mixes them up in a way that causes confusion.
    Internalist conditions(in philosophy of action and motivation)
    Requirements that something must be connected to a person's inner mental states (like their desires or beliefs) to count as real or valid.
    Obligations(as used in ethics)
    Duties or responsibilities you have — things you're supposed to do because they're right or required.
    Williams
    # Williams "Williams" is primarily a common English surname derived from the name William, meaning "resolute protector" (from Germanic roots "will" and "helm"). Without additional context, it refers to any person with this last name, though it could also reference a specific notable individual like Robin Williams (acclaimed actor and comedian) or Serena Williams (legendary tennis champion), depending on the situation. The name ranks among the most common surnames in English-speaking countries due to its long historical use.

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    inference(Nyāya epistemology)
    A component of epistemology in Nyāya philosophy; a veritable inference yields knowledge about the world and must have premises that are themselves known
    normative force(Used to describe what Korsgaard's account aims to explain)
    The property in virtue of which an agent's reasons are binding on the agent.
    reasons(in philosophy of action)
    Factors or considerations that motivate or justify a choice or belief.
    warranted blame(as used in moral responsibility)
    Blame that is justified or deserved—the kind of criticism that's actually fair to give someone because they truly did something wrong.

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