Mr. Steel
1. What does
Aristotle think is the difference between "goodwill" and
"friendship"?
2. Aristotle
writes about three different kinds of friendships. Explain what Aristotle sees
as the main bond in friendships of utility. When are these most common? How are
such friendships deficient? Why do they not last?
3. Explain
Aristotle's understanding of friendships based on pleasure. When are these
friendships most common? How are such friendships deficient? Why do they not
last?
4. Explain what
Aristotle means by "the perfect form of friendship." Why is this the best sort of friendship?
5. Why are
"perfect friendships" rare, according to Aristotle?
6. How is "perfect friendship" similar to the lower forms
of friendship (i.e., those based on utility and pleasure)?
7. Why does
Aristotle account friendship higher than romantic love?