Friendship 2

Human beings are social creatures. They strive for companionship with others. Although there are some people that might find pleasure in solitude until they reach the state of insanity, it seems clear that the majority of people do seek companionship if possible. Central among these companionships are friendships. For some people, this is what makes life worthwhile, the presence of friends. Aristotle found friendship important. Friendship is a sort of goodness, or at the least …

…includes others. To realize your own best interest and mold them together with the welfare of others is actualizing one’s ideal self. Friendship is sharing in the search for truth and good with one or others. If one were truly good, he would want to share his dreams and aspirations in life with his friends. By way of true friendship with others, good men uncover happiness which in turn adds to their own goodness.