Summary Of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics

In Aristotle’s article entitles “Nichomachean ethics” he discusses the factors that shapes a persons’ character, specifically the friendships that we make. He categorizes the reasoning behind each friendship that we form into three categories: friendship of utility, pleasure and virtue. From his discussion he concludes that friendships are a necessity to humans and that no one could live without friends. That being said, I will be arguing that the friendships that we form are a necessity to the our well being. I believe that this is the case because they provide strength and stability during various life situations, encourage lifestyle habits and boost self esteem, and they prevent loneliness.
Friends are an important part of our health and well being. They provide us with support during …show more content…
As humans, we have a need to feel connected with other people, to feel love and to want to succeed. It is our psychological and emotional needs that allows us to feel connected to like minded people, thus forming friendships. Having a friend whether or not they live in the same country as you, promotes comfort and support to those who need it. They make you feel like you belong and have some purpose in life. Friends are what make you who you are, they stick by your side as well as make you happy whenever your sad. Friends spend time with you and never allow you to feel lonely. Whenever needed they are there to make jokes or entertain you when you get bored. Even the most boring place in the world can become fun or interesting just by having a friend by your side. Those who tend to feel lonely, especially among younger people tend to abuse drugs, whereas older people appeared to have high blood pressure and poor sleep, which may resulted in them being more tense and anxious (Mayo Clinic). Students, on the other hand tend to have high stress levels and a lower immune system making them weaker to flu