Rejecting the experience machine and hedonism

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1. Please explain the three reasons Nozick gives for rejecting the experience machine and Hedonism.

2. Do you think the experience machine is a good “thought experiment”, that is, a good way of arguing against hedonism?: If yes, why?; if not, why not? Please explain in detail.

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