Abstract
In this paper, I reconstruct Robert Nozick's experience machine objection to hedonism about well-being. I then explain and briefly discuss the most important recent criticisms that have been made of it. Finally, I question the conventional wisdom that the experience machine, while it neatly disposes of hedonism, poses no problem for desire-based theories of well-being.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 136-145 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Philosophy Compass |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |