Friendship

Every article I have read so far has been applicable to my life. In Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics he adresses several things such as Justice, Pleasure, Virtues, Happiness, and Friendship. Aristotle broke friendship down into three parts: friendship of utility, friendship based on pleasure, and friendship based on goodness of character. Aristotle explains the first two types of friendship is based of superficial qualities. However, a friendship based on goodness of character is a genuine . These friendships tend to be long lasting. Recently I got into an altercation with my friend over something. The friendship was questioned during the altercation. We both after a long discussion realized our friendship was based on goodness of character. Neither one of us tried to gain anything from one another and we are both equals. Often the problem with peoples friendships are that they are in it to gain something or use one another for entertainment.