Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Bk 9 - Friendship, Prosperity, And Hardship - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Aristotle's work of moral theory, the Nicomachean Ethics. Specifically it focuses on his discussion in book 9, focusing on the implications of friendship for times of prosperity and hardship. Who is the real friend? The person who is there when things are easy or who sticks around when matters get hard? And how should we act towards our own friends who find themselves in difficulties? Aristotle thinks that it is natural for many friendships to break down if the bases for the friendship disappear. At the same time, he doesn't think that one should easily or quickly abandon well-established friendships. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler