Trivium
Aristotle's Nicomachean EthicsGrade 9rhetoric Stage

Self-Love and Friendship

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Comprehension

Explains how the virtuous person has all the marks of friendship toward himself

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why self-love is the foundation of friendship with others

3

Meaning

Takes a position on Aristotle's rehabilitation of self-love

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Defense

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

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