How to use the paradox of hedonism

Dietz, Alexander 2021. How to use the paradox of hedonism. Journal of Moral Philosophy 18 (4) , pp. 387-411. 10.1163/17455243-20213458

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Abstract

The paradox of hedonism is the idea that intrinsically desiring nothing other than pleasure can prevent one from obtaining pleasure. In this article, I show how the paradox of hedonism can be used as the basis for an objection against hedonism about well-being, and one that is more defensible than has been commonly recognized. Moreover, I argue that the challenge presented by the paradox can be used to target not only hedonism about well-being, but also desire satisfactionism and the hybrid theory. However, I argue that certain sophisticated versions of all three theories can escape it.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	English, Communication and Philosophy
ISSN:	1740-4681
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	7 September 2021
Date of Acceptance:	25 March 2021
Last Modified:	02 May 2023 14:06
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/143922

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