Objections to Hedonism

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to objections to Hedonism as discussed in the lecture.

Hedonism

A theory that suggests that pleasure is the highest good and that a good life is one that is filled with pleasure and free from pain.

False Happiness Objection

An argument against Hedonism that questions the validity of pleasure derived from artificial or non-authentic experiences.

Autonomy

The ability to direct one's own life and make personal decisions.

Pleasure

A positive experience or feeling that contributes to one's well-being.

Pain

A negative experience or feeling that detracts from one's well-being.

Net Total of Pleasure and Pain

A measure of the overall balance of pleasure and pain experienced by an individual, calculated by subtracting pain from pleasure.

Desire Satisfaction Theory

The theory that the fulfillment of one's desires equates to a good life.

Virtual Reality Computer

A hypothetical device that creates experiences indistinguishable from real life, maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain.

Life Experiences

The cumulative accumulations of pleasure and pain over a person's lifespan.

Authenticity

The quality of being real or genuine; valuing real experiences over artificial ones.