Ethics and Moral Philosophy: Hedonism and Solipsism
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What is the underlying assumption about hedonism in the argument?

  • Hedonism is only applicable to sci-fi scenarios.
  • Hedonism claims that any life with more overall pleasure is more intrinsically valuable. (correct)
  • Hedonism prioritizes intrinsic value over overall pleasure.
  • Hedonism is a form of desire-satisfaction theory.

What is the primary difference between Bob and Bob*?

  • Bob* has more overall pleasure than Bob. (correct)
  • Bob is living in an experience machine, while Bob* is not.
  • Bob has more friends than Bob*.
  • Bob has more intrinsic value than Bob*.

What is the conclusion that the hedonist must deny?

  • P1A Bob’s life is more intrinsically valuable than Bob*’s. (correct)
  • P2 If Hedonism is true, then any life with more overall pleasure is more intrinsically valuable.
  • The experience machine is a viable alternative to real life.
  • P1B Bob*’s life has more overall pleasure than Bob’s.

What is the key feature of Stacy*’s life that differs from Stacy’s?

<p>Stacy*’s friends are being paid to be her friend, and despise her. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the thought experiment?

<p>To challenge the notion that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption about the experience machine?

<p>It is a thought experiment used to challenge hedonism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between pleasure and intrinsic value in hedonism?

<p>Pleasure is the same as intrinsic value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of denying P1A?

<p>Any life with more overall pleasure is more intrinsically valuable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of P2 in the argument?

<p>It is a conclusion that follows from the definition of hedonism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge to hedonism presented in the thought experiment?

<p>Some life outside the experience machine is more intrinsically valuable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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