Date of Award

1-1-2022

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Philosophy

Content Description

1 online resource (v, 166 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Nathan M. Powers

Committee Members

Rachel Cohon, Jon Mandle

Keywords

Aristotle, Eudemian Ethics, friendship, justice, Nicomachean Ethics, Friendship, Equality, Justice, Political science

Subject Categories

Ethics and Political Philosophy | Philosophy

Abstract

In this dissertation, I offer an interpretation of Aristotle’s account of friendship thatemphasizes the importance of fairness in understanding the connection that he draws between friendship and justice. Many contemporary interpretations of Aristotle conclude either that the connection between friendship and justice is primarily relevant in the context of political friendship or is primarily a concern for friendships between virtuous individuals. Such interpretations, however, tend to diminish the importance of friendships on account of usefulness and pleasure in Aristotle’s account, as well as the importance of friendships in associations other than the political association.

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