PHLA11H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: First Principle
Friendship REQUIRES RECIPROCAL CONCERN AMONG THE PARTIES
Mutual concern •
Common interests •
Fun(ny) •
Virtue •
Noble •
UTILITY 1.
Each party to the friendship derives a benefit A.
PLEASURE 2.
Both parties see something pleasurable in each other A.
CHARACTER 3.
Based on goodness A.
Based on the deeper character traits inherent to each party B.
QUALITIES OF A FRIENDSHIP
It's for a good or pleasure •
Without qualification •
Based on similarity •
Friendships mirror qualities we see in ourselves
Wishing goos things •
Enjoy their company •
Share in joys+sorrows •
GOODWILL:
First principle of Friendship •
Becomes friendship as intimacy develops over time •
Not for pleasure or utility friendships, goodwill does not arise in these situations •
ANYONE WHO IS TO BE HAPPY, THEN, WILL NEED VIRTUOUS FRIENDS.
!!!ESSENTIAL TO A HAPPY LIFE
EXAM NOTES
7-8 shorts answer (1 less)
1 essay question
Study lists and what the professor says •
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