Which of the following theories of a good life is the experience machine a threat to?

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The experience machine is a thought experiment by philosopher Robert Nozick that challenges hedonism. It suggests that simply experiencing pleasure (as the machine would provide) is not enough for a good life, indicating that there's more to well-being than just pleasure, thus specifically targeting hedonism. Objective theories and desire satisfaction theories are not directly threatened by the experience machine argument, as they can accommodate the intuition that a life inside the machine is lacking in some important respects.

Which of the Following Theories of a Good Life Is