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ix Acknowledgments Iwish especially to acknowledge Chris Gamwell, Paul Griffiths, and Kimberly Wade-Benzoni for their generous support and guidance. Chris Gamwell has provided valuable insights, continuous direction, and critical feedback throughout every phase of this process. His encouragement and dedication have been invaluable, and his thorough embodiment of the intellectual virtues has been inspirational. I am deeply grateful for his contribution to this work, and, more generally, to my intellectual development. Paul Griffiths’ encouragement and critical questioning have helped shape this work at crucial junctures. I have enjoyed and profited from our interaction. Kimberly Wade-Benzoni has been an inspirational support throughout this project. I have greatly benefited from her love and unwavering faith. ...

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