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Aristotle distinguishes friendships of usefulness, of pleasure and of shared goodness. Why does a flourishing life need relationships as well as individual achievement?
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Guided course · Module 5 · Lesson 24
What would a flourishing life require?
Aristotle describes flourishing as a whole life shaped by habit, practical judgment and friendship. How do external conditions and political exclusions complicate that picture?