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Without such an argument, the asymmetry reflects psycholo... — Carmelics

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Challenges→It is entirely reasonable not to want to come into existence earlier even though we want to live longer.

Without such an argument, the asymmetry reflects psychological bias rather than a rational normative distinction, undermining the claim that the asymmetric attitude is 'entirely reasonable.'

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1.Psychological biases systematically distort our moral judgments without rational justification.
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2.An asymmetric attitude lacking principled argument cannot meet the burden of proof for rationality.
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3.Reasonableness requires coherent normative principles, not merely intuitive preferences.
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1.Some asymmetries reflect genuine normative differences that don't require explicit articulation.
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2.The distinction between bias and justified intuition cannot be determined by argument-absence alone.
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3.Demanding formal arguments for all attitudes sets an unrealistic epistemic standard for reasonableness.
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Normative distinction(as used in epistemology): A difference between what we *should* do or believe versus what we merely happen to do or believe; it's about rules and standards, not just describing how people actually behave.
Rational: # Rational A rational person is someone who makes decisions based on logic and evidence rather than emotions or hunches. Rational thinking means carefully considering the facts, weighing pros and cons, and coming to conclusions that make sense. It's the opposite of acting impulsively or based on feelings alone.
asymmetry(Modal logic frame semantics): A frame property expressible in hybrid logic by the formula c→□¬◇c, meaning if world x accesses world y, then y does not access x.
psychological bias(The argument suggests our different treatment of two things might just be due to how our brains are wired, not because there's a good rational reason.): A tendency in how our minds work that makes us favor certain beliefs or preferences, often without us realizing it, rather than based on facts or logic.

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