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    Supports→Foundational monism with normative pluralism can account for deep complexities in choice.

    Donuts are not good because they contribute to another value; they are desired for their intrinsic donuty nature.

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    Foundational monism with normative pluralism can account for deep complexities i...If it is hard to choose between donuts and hot baths, this difficulty stems from...Plural goods between which an agent chooses do not appear merely instrumental.Value is conferred by desire, not by contribution to another value.

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    An agent may desire a donut because of its intrinsic donuty nature.77%If it is hard to choose between donuts and hot baths, this difficulty ...72%If something fails to benefit its possessor in even some circumstances...71%Whatever is non-instrumentally good must be good in virtue of its intr...69%

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    This version of foundational monism/normative pluralism escapes some of the problems that attend the goods approach. First, this view can account for deep complexities in choice. The plural goods that P is choosing between do not seem merely instrumental. Donuts are not good because they contribute to another value, and P does not desire donuts for any reason other than their donuty nature. On this view, if it is hard to choose between donuts and hot baths it is because of the intrinsic nature o

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