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Roman Friendship: Nature and Origins by aleypadilla is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses different perspectives on friendship among Romans. It examines how Romans viewed friendship based on the influences of Greek philosophy. Romans generally saw friendship as formed due to usefulness, affinity, or longing for companionship. Modern scholars are divided, with some viewing Roman friendship as primarily instrumental and based on mutual benefit, while others argue genuine affection was also important. The document surveys the debate between these instrumental and affection-b
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- aleypadilla
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