Self-Quiz 1.4: Brad Hooker, The Elements of Well-Being

Which theory of well-being does Hooker endorse?

Hedonism

Desire-fulfilment theory

Objective list theory

All of the above

According to hedonism, well-being consists in

pleasures minus pains.

the fulfillment of desire.

the attainment of knowledge.

All of the above

The main argument against the desire-fulfillment theory is that some

people lack desires but have well-being.

desires are so wacky that their fulfillment is no benefit.

desires are never fulfilled.

desires conflict.

According to Hooker, some knowledge is better than other knowledge if

it makes you happier.

you want it more.

it is more extended and explanatory.

None of the above (all knowledge is equally good)

Hooker argues that if beauty is subjective, then appreciating beauty is

impossible without well-being.

itself an element of your well-being.

detrimental to your well-being.

not itself an element of well-being.

Hooker argues that sympathy is related to well-being in what way?

Being sympathetic toward others is an element of well-being.

Having sympathy for someone who lacks something indicates that that thing is an element of well-being.

Lacking sympathy for someone who lacks something indicates that that thing is not an element of well-being.

Both the second and third answer choices are correct.

Hooker thinks that _______ is an element of well-being.

innocent pleasure

desire fulfillment

piety

All of the above

Hooker argues that friendship is

a kind of achievement.

a distinct element of well-being.

Both of the above

None of the above

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