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Friendship

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Exploring Friendship: From Ancient Greece to Rome

Delving into the historical context of friendship from ancient Greece to Rome, this chapter analyzes the darker aspects of friendship, such as envy and exploitation. The speakers emphasize the significance of friendship in fostering virtuous and flourishing lives, drawing upon Plato's dialogue on friendship and Aristotle's theories on different types of friendships, including virtue friendship. The chapter also examines Roman thinkers Cicero and Seneca's perspectives on friendship, exploring the deep connections and transcendence of physical boundaries in true friendships.

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