Briefly describe the assumptions of hedonism

What will be an ideal response?


Answer [key points to be made]
*Man is self-interested, seeks pleasure avoids pain
*Man uses free will to calculate probability of reward & avoiding sanction
*Unless punishment is certain, swift and severe, drive to seek pleasure will mean crime
*Hedonism is why laws need to be passed and enforced, social contract requires

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