ABSTRACT
This chapter says that happiness is achieved by seeking to maximally satisfy one's desires, and they are committed to the idea that a person's level of happiness will be proportional to the number of desires she is able to satisfy. The simple satisfaction view is rarely justified by formal argument, and in this respect, it is similar to hedonism, which is also stated as if it were indisputable. Steven Luper presents a similar account, for he believes happiness has two components for ordinary people: the satisfaction of desires and the "appreciation of that satisfaction". Solomon's view avoids the objection raised in the previous section, because immoral and imprudent desires would not count as among one's most important desires. Although the priest wants to engage in a relationship with his parishioner, his desire to remain in the clergy and his desire to maintain his integrity are even more important.
