... hand have no reliability in friendship, because they do not even stay true to their own characters; but they can be friends for a short time, while they enjoy each other with their evil ways. . It is surprising to me that Aristotle never mentions that the main factor in all friendships is the desire each friend has for the good of the other ... not be happy. That's just the way it is. Besides those factors I understand that a true heart has to be with another true heart in order to have an understanding, virtuous, and real friendship. Knowing what Aristotle has said about friendships an...

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... various points that Aristotle makes regarding friendship, then expand on his main principle in connection to modern time, if possible. Aristotle distinguishes between three types of friendship: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of virtue. The idea behind friendship of utility is that it is founded on the idea of usefulness. The interaction among friends is only valued if there is ... a group of people, this type of friendship is connected solely between two people. This type of friendship is also unique based on the fact that it can only hold any true value...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... to obtain. Since starting college, I have strived to obtain this quality. Though it has been effortful, I am proud to say that I have been able to look past appearances to develop friendships that otherwise may never have formed. My group, consisting of Lyle, Melissa, and myself, tackled the issue of Native Americans in Montana for our social equity project. Throughout our project ... educated person would be self-reliant and self-supporting and can cope with making a living and practical matters in private life. College has taught me that this is incredibly true. People that come to...

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