Williams' internalism collapses the distinction between what motivates and what justifies, which the rival analysis preserves by treating 'good' as action-guiding without being desire-relative.
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Justifies(as what distinguishes good reasons from mere causes)
In philosophy, to show that a belief is reasonable or has good grounds to be believed, not just that it's what you happen to think.
Motivates(as contrasted with justification)
What actually makes someone want to do something—what gives them a reason to act based on their desires or interests.
Rival analysis(as used in philosophy to describe opposing positions)
A competing theory or explanation that challenges Williams' view by offering a different way of understanding the same problem.
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# 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.