Deal W. Hudson is the editor of the magazine Crisis and former Associate Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University. He is the editor of Sigrid Undset on Saints and Sinners and co-editor, with Dennis Moran of The Future of Thomism, among other books.

... 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

Deal W. Hudson is the editor of the magazine Crisis and former Associate Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University. He is the editor of Sigrid Undset on Saints and Sinners and co-editor, with Dennis Moran of The Future of Thomism, among other books.

... 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