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Book SynopsisThis work argues that the prevailing view of happiness being defined as "well-feeling" is dangerous in politics as well as ethics. It suggests that it creates individuals with no other sense of obligation than finding personal satisfaction, regardless of the cost to themselves or others.
Trade Review. . . lucid and penetrating . . . the most important contribution of the book lies in its subtle and effective restoration of eudaemonistic ethics . . .This is a work that deserves to be read and pondered by specialists and laymen alike. Its publication should be greeted with enthusiasm. * Crisis *
. . . an invaluable account of the anthropology of the virtues. This highly readable essay is a prerequisite for all students, whether in philosophy or theology, who want to learn about classical virtue theory. -- Romanus Cessario, St. John's Seminary
Professor Hudson's insightful examination of both ancient and contemporary theories of happiness affords the reader a correct understanding of happiness which is indispensable to our living a whole good life. This book cannot be too highly recommended. -- Mortimer J. Adler, chairman, Center for the Study of Great Ideas
Excellent book . . . * The Philosophical Quarterly *
Happiness and the Limits of Satisfaction comes as a pleasant surprise . . . Hudson's reliance on the natural law tradition makes his book an important addition to the growing scholarly literature on the natural law. -- John B. Killoran, King's College, London * Vera Lex *
Hudson criticizes the popular * Subjectivist *
