Friendship is a book by the philosopher A. C. Grayling. It’s an exploration of ideas about friendship across history.
Notes
- In a few places, the book notes that friendship can take many forms.
- At their best, friendships are “supportive, forgiving and durable”.
- The concluding chapter presents the view that friendship is an intrinsic good: something that’s good because of its own qualities, not just because of other benefits that it may bring.
Reflections
The idea that friendship can take many forms prompted a couple of questions in my mind: How often is the topic of friendship discussed among friends? And is it helpful to do so?
Category: Notes and Reflections