Explain the Difference Between Intrinsic Value and Instrumental Value and Give

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Essay

Explain the difference between intrinsic value and instrumental value and give examples of things you take to be valuable in each way. Next, define hedonism. What does the hedonist claim is intrinsically valuable and what does she claim is instrumentally valuable? Do you agree?
A good essay will:
Define intrinsic and instrumental value.
Define hedonism.
Explain what hedonists think about value, and either accept or reject it.

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Definitions:

Composition

The fallacy of inferring that a whole has a property merely because its parts have that property.

Division

A fallacy where one assumes that what is true of a whole must also be true of its parts.

Hindus

Represents individuals who follow Hinduism, one of the world's oldest religions, which is rich in rituals, philosophies, and the worship of numerous gods and goddesses.

Hasty Generalization

Drawing a broad conclusion from a small sample or isolated instances.