Project Gutenberg 2007-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 87 Black, Hugh 1868 1953 Friendship Produced by Al Haines "Friendship" by Hugh Black is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the profound nature of friendship, its importance in human life, and the various dimensions that this relationship encompasses, from emotional support to intellectual companionship. Black reflects on how friendship has been perceived traditionally and how its value persists in modern society, despite cultural shifts favoring other forms of connection, such as romantic love. The opening of the work delves into the significance of friendship, drawing upon historical examples and ancient philosophical discussions to highlight its merits. Black asserts that true friendship transcends utility, advocating for relationships rooted in care, understanding, and mutual growth. He emphasizes that while the cynicism surrounding human connections may suggest friendship is declining in importance, the reality is that genuine companionship remains a vital component of a fulfilling life. The author initiates a thoughtful examination of how friendships evolve and the inherent joys and challenges they present. This thoughtful discourse sets the stage for deeper exploration of the implications, responsibilities, and benefits of cultivating meaningful friendships throughout one’s life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Friendship BJ Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 241096 241049 2024-09-09T07:25:48.465861 2023-09-09T09:54:16.688348 text/html text/html 241089 241042 2024-09-09T07:25:48.656867 2023-09-09T09:54:16.825347 text/html text/html 129758 2024-09-09T07:25:52.961809 application/epub+zip 132579 2024-09-09T07:25:49.867846 application/epub+zip 132579 2024-09-09T07:25:49.116822 application/epub+zip 234742 2024-09-09T07:25:55.521809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221579 2024-09-09T07:25:52.464851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221705 2022-09-10T04:34:26.371383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224052 224048 2024-09-09T07:25:48.227851 2023-09-09T09:54:16.481349 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 223921 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 83415 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 223913 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83384 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19204 2024-09-09T07:25:55.666789 application/rdf+xml 11080 2024-09-09T07:25:49.451820 image/jpeg 2997 2024-09-09T07:25:49.281837 image/jpeg 129724 2024-09-09T07:25:48.679863 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog