Brian returns in this episode, for a further discussion on 'equal' and 'unequal' friendships via the lens of Aristotle and Cicero.

Show Highlights:

• Friendship of Equals vs. Friendship of Unequals.
• Why you need to recognize friendship disparities in order to have a virtuous friendship.
• Aristotle's comparison of friendship to political systems.
• Father - Son dynamics.
• Husband - Wife dynamics.
• Brother - Brother dynamics.
• Friendship within families.
• Why blood is thicker than water.
• Relative strength of bonds.
• Priorities of friendship compared to other relationships.

Resources:

• Interlude: Nice Guys

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