The Thomistic Institute Friendship and Happiness: Insights from Aristotle and Aquinas | Prof. Jennifer Frey
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Oct 3, 2020 Philosophy professor Prof. Jennifer Frey delves into Aristotle and Aquinas' views on friendship and happiness. They discuss the importance of virtues, practical wisdom, and the role of community in achieving true flourishing. They explore how friendships can lead to self-transcendence, contrasting Aristotle's three types of friendships with Aquinas' perspective on friendship with God as charity.
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Friendship's Marginalization
- Friendship is marginalized in contemporary ethics and philosophy.
- Philosophers may ignore it due to perceived unimportance, obviousness, or underlying assumptions.
Friendship's Importance for Aristotle
- Aristotle places friendship centrally in both his Politics and his Ethics.
- He views it as crucial for a well-lived life.
Aristotle vs. Modern Happiness
- Modern conceptions of happiness often focus on subjective well-being and pleasure.
- Aristotle's eudaimonia emphasizes objective flourishing based on human nature.