Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics book 9 | Can One Be Friends With Oneself? | Philosophy Core Concepts

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This video focuses on Aristotle's work, the Nicomachean Ethics, and examines his discussion in book 9 bearing on the question - can a person be "friends" with him or herself? Aristotle's answer is that it depends on the moral quality of the person. A good person can exhibit the characteristic traits of friendship towards him or herself, but a bad person cannot.

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Aristotle makes a strong distinction, that friends have the same values and would make similar choices. One could accept as law this being the governing principle.

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Great video! But now I realize I'm a badperson:( although I hope I have still been a good friend

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