Which of the following is a central claim of the desire satisfaction theory?
A) The satisfaction of a desire always directly contributes to one's welfare.
B) The satisfaction of desires is the only thing that directly contributes to one's welfare.
C) The only reason for which anything can directly contribute to one's welfare is because it satisfies a desire.
D) All of the above

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The desire satisfaction theory posits that the satisfaction of our desires is fundamentally linked to our welfare, in that satisfying our desires directly contributes to our welfare, and it is the only thing that does so for the reason that it fulfills a desire. Thus, all the options A, B, and C are central claims of this theory, making D the correct choice.

Which of the Following Is a Central Claim of the Desire