Aristotle characterized three different types of friendships, according to a recent article in Philosophy Now by Dr. Timothy Madigan. They include friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure, and friendships of good.
Friendships of utility offer some mutual advantage to both parties (for example, co-workers, business partners, classmates)
Friendships of pleasure describe those where people simply enjoy spending time together (for example, members of a book club or women who shop or exercise together)
Friendships of good are relationships that tend to be lifelong, based on people valuing each other's virtues
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