The Four Friendships: From Aristotle to Aquinas

It’s said that friendship is one of life’s greatest treasures, and with The Four Friendships: From Aristotle to Aquinas, readers will gain the valuable insight needed to build and maintain beautiful friendships. Authored by Kevin Vost, this work examines the works of four great thinkers on friendship with a focus on practical advice for today's world.

The journey begins in Ancient Greece, once considered the birthplace of “modern” philosophy. Readers are guided through writings by Aristotle that cover aspects such as mutual love helping people contend with pain and sorrow. We also learn how Cicero offered invaluable insight into the delights of showmanship and graciousness in social interactions as well as ways to stand out as an honorable person.

The book then travels nearer to home with Aelred of Rievaulx’s exploration into the power of spiritual friendship, which allows us to control our emotions and remain focused on attaining higher wisdom. Finally, we turn toward Thomas Aquinas whose words have left an indelible mark on modern theology and human psychology.

Through his comprehensive yet easy-to-understand approach, Vost encourages readers to form meaningful relationships inside or outside their circles – friendships based on loyalty, trustworthiness and truthfulness that offer help in times of need without fail or prejudice. By combining classical texts with current life lessons, The Four Friendships is ideal for all those looking to cultivate strong relationships no matter who they are or where they come from.