Ability, Wealth, Pleasure

Vitalism is not antithetical to Hedonism; it merely rejects the traditional concept of Pleasure, e. g. in Utilitarianism, as a terminal, inert state, i. e. as Satiation. One obvious example of a dynamic enjoyable experience is Play, and another is voluntary skilled activity, i. e. the exercise of one's abilities. So, just as Vitalism can challenge Utilitarianism on Hedonistic grounds, Marxism can similarly argue against Capitalism that the exercise of one's abilities is a greater personal Good than the possession of Wealth.