The Experience Machine Robert Nozick and his thought experiment, The Experience Machine, is arguably one of the most effective intuition pumps in modern philosophy. It is often used as a rebuttal in normative ethics, particularly against utilitarianism, in which Nozick would argue that there are more things that matter aside from the internal experiences of a person.
How much does "Reality" really matter to us?
How much does "Reality" really matter to us?
How much does "Reality" really matter to us?
The Experience Machine Robert Nozick and his thought experiment, The Experience Machine, is arguably one of the most effective intuition pumps in modern philosophy. It is often used as a rebuttal in normative ethics, particularly against utilitarianism, in which Nozick would argue that there are more things that matter aside from the internal experiences of a person.