Aristotle on Friendship: The Nicomachean Ethics

Near the later half of his book, the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle outlines his theory of friendship. Friendship, to him, consists of a recognized reciprocal wishing of goodwill between two parties. Thru this, he's able to classify friendship into 3 different types. Friendships for utility are friendships formed because each party wants something that the friendship will help realize. For example, class projects see friendships being formed for the purpose of finishing the project. Friendships for pleasure are just that, friendships formed simply because you find the other person's company pleasant. Finally, complete friendships are formed after a long investigation into the other person, and afterwards, you desire the benefits for that person for their own sake, not because it'll benefit you. #philosophy #aristotle #ethics SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://ko-fi.com/philosophytoons INSTAGRAM: @amygdalacomics BUSINESS EMAIL: [email protected]