In philosophical discussions of friendship, it is common to follow Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII) in distinguishing three kinds of friendship: friendships of pleasure, of utility, and of virtue.

What are the 3 kinds of friendships Aristotle distinguishes what are their characteristics and what are the complaints they cause?

According to Aristotle, there are three types of friendships: those based on utility, those based on pleasure or delight, and those grounded in virtue. In the first type, friendship based on utility, people associate for their mutual usefulness. These relationships are the most common.

What are friendships based on?

Philosopher Aristotle identified three types of friendships: Ones based on utility or pleasure, and one on mutual appreciation of each others values. The first two — accidental friendships — are limited in depth and dont last a long time. But friendships based on virtues build the strongest connections and last.

What is life one word?

We all know the meaning of life in a single word: survival.