If hedonism is true, then the enjoyment a serial killer derives from committing her crimes is
A) good for her.
B) bad for her.
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above

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If hedonism is true, then the only thing that matters in terms of morality is the degree to which an action brings pleasure or pain. In this case, if the serial killer derives pleasure from committing her crimes, then according to hedonism, it is good for her. Whether or not we agree with this is a separate issue, but within the framework of hedonism, A is the correct answer.

If Hedonism Is True, Then the Enjoyment a Serial Killer