Overview
I'm working on a philosophy discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
- Answer ONE of the following Discussion Prompts:
- Option A: What is an objective theory of human welfare, and why isn't the desire theory an objective theory? Is the denial of objective values an attractive or an unattractive feature of the desire theory? Why or why not?
- Option B: Recall the examples of those who are slaves, potential suicides, or kleptomaniacs. Do you think that they are better off is their desires are satisfied? If not, what is the strongest reply that a desire theorist can make to such examples? Do you agree or not? Why or why not?