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What is the underlying assumption about hedonism in the argument?
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*?
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?
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?
What is the key feature of Stacy*’s life that differs from Stacy’s?
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What is the primary goal of the thought experiment?
What is the primary goal of the thought experiment?
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What is the underlying assumption about the experience machine?
What is the underlying assumption about the experience machine?
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What is the relationship between pleasure and intrinsic value in hedonism?
What is the relationship between pleasure and intrinsic value in hedonism?
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What is the implication of denying P1A?
What is the implication of denying P1A?
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What is the role of P2 in the argument?
What is the role of P2 in the argument?
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What is the primary challenge to hedonism presented in the thought experiment?
What is the primary challenge to hedonism presented in the thought experiment?
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