3 friendship lessons from Aristotle

+ resilient gorillas US Edition - Today's top story: Three lessons from Aristotle on friendship [View in browser]( US Edition | 20 May 2023 [The Conversation] [The Conversation]( On a recent trip to New Delhi, my most memorable times were spent with my school friends, sharing the journey of our lives. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I live, I eagerly wait for the weekends so I can get together with my friends over a cup of tea or a more leisurely meal. Friendships are valuable for us all, and everyone has experienced the joys involved, and even the heartbreak of losing a friend. It is no surprise that the 4th century B.C.E. philosopher Aristotle wrote that “no one would choose to live without friends,” even if they could have all other good things instead. Michigan State University philosophy professor Emily Katz writes that her students are “astonished” when they recognize how much they learn about their modern-day relationships from Aristotle. Katz shares three important lessons on [nurturing and making friends]( from the ancient Greek thinker. This week we also like articles about how [Appalachia’s opioid crisis]( is portrayed in novels, songs and artistic photography, a big benefit [older people derive from exercise]( and the [role of AI in stock trading](. Kalpana Jain Senior Religion + Ethics Editor Aristotle (center), wearing a blue robe, seen in a discourse with Plato in a 16th century fresco, ‘The School of Athens’ by Raphael. Pascal Deloche/Stone via Getty Images [Three lessons from Aristotle on friendship]( Emily Katz, Michigan State University A scholar of ancient Greek philosophy writes about Aristotle’s timeless advice on how to nurture and keep friendships. A lot of bad things can happen to young mountain gorillas in the wild. 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