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Full Idea
It seems to be most of all the function of politics to produce friendship.
Gist of Idea
The main function of politics is to produce friendship
Source
Aristotle (Eudemian Ethics [c.333 BCE], 1245b22)
Book Ref
Aristotle: 'Eudemian Ethics', ed/tr. Reeve, C.D.C. [Hackett 2021], p.111
A Reaction
Lovely! Most people would probably cite wealth and security as the main aims. This function seems to require quite a high degree of equality, though Aristotle doesn't think it essential.
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