10 Questions
What is the underlying assumption about hedonism in the argument?
Hedonism claims that any life with more overall pleasure is more intrinsically valuable.
What is the primary difference between Bob and Bob*?
Bob* has more overall pleasure than Bob.
What is the conclusion that the hedonist must deny?
P1A Bob’s life is more intrinsically valuable than Bob*’s.
What is the key feature of Stacy*’s life that differs from Stacy’s?
Stacy*’s friends are being paid to be her friend, and despise her.
What is the primary goal of the thought experiment?
To challenge the notion that pleasure is the only intrinsic good.
What is the underlying assumption about the experience machine?
It is a thought experiment used to challenge hedonism.
What is the relationship between pleasure and intrinsic value in hedonism?
Pleasure is the same as intrinsic value.
What is the implication of denying P1A?
Any life with more overall pleasure is more intrinsically valuable.
What is the role of P2 in the argument?
It is a conclusion that follows from the definition of hedonism.
What is the primary challenge to hedonism presented in the thought experiment?
Some life outside the experience machine is more intrinsically valuable.
Test your understanding of ethics and moral philosophy with this quiz on hedonism and solipsism. Explore the principles of maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain, and delve into the thought-provoking ideas of Satan in Milton's Paradise Lost.
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