Which of the following best captures the meaning of the phrase "other things being equal" in the claim that one state of affairs is better than another, other things being equal?
A) That except for the differences identified in describing the two states of affairs, the states of affairs do not differ in any relevant ways.
B) That except for the differences identified in describing the two states of affairs, the states of the affairs do not differ at all.
C) That except for the normative difference between the two states of affairs, there are no descriptive differences between them.
D) That except for the descriptive differences between the two states of affairs, there are no normative differences between them.

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The phrase "other things being equal" implies that, aside from the specific differences being discussed, all other relevant aspects between the two states of affairs are assumed to be the same or have no significant differences. This means that any variations are not considered to affect the comparison, focusing only on the aspects being compared.

Which of the Following Best Captures the Meaning of the Phrase