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Aristotle's Nicomachean EthicsGrade 9rhetoric Stage

Three Kinds of Friendship

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Identifies the three types of friendship: utility, pleasure, and virtue

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why friendships of utility and pleasure fade

3

Meaning

Takes a position on Aristotle's ranking of friendships

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Defense

Steel-mans the counterargument (presents it in its strongest form)

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