Aristotle

Is innocence bliss?

Thank you, EM IL, for this intriguing question. The first thing we must ask is, what is innocence? We can answer this question by thinking about the attributes possessed by paradigmatically innocent creatures, such as puppies or newborn babies. It seems to me that when we call such creatures innocent, we are primarily remarking upon […]

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What are your expectations from a person who wants to be your friend?

Thank you, Gnanak Gerhardson Munnangi, for a great question! Although it may seem a bit distrusting to consider the motives of someone seeking your friendship, doing so may reveal a lot about yourself. When I saw this question, I was tempted to say that in a friendship I would like caring and understanding, as well

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What makes someone a good friend?

Do I bear the responsibility of my friend’s ‘soul’? I mean: Am I good only if I keep my friend on a good way? Can I be good while letting my friend turn to the dark way? Thank you, Levente CsTóth, for such a thoughtful question. There are two questions at play here. It will

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