Project Gutenberg 2007-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 326 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.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Friendship BJ Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 241276 2025-08-09T03:46:10.480092 text/html 241097 2025-01-09T03:47:36.972043 text/html 151334 2025-08-09T03:46:15.119079 application/epub+zip 153918 2025-08-09T03:46:12.088074 application/epub+zip 153918 2025-08-09T03:46:11.059148 application/epub+zip 262773 2025-08-09T03:46:17.468061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249572 2025-08-09T03:46:14.498112 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221705 2022-09-10T04:34:26.371383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224052 2025-08-09T03:46:10.204126 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 223921 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 223913 2021-01-01T22:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18666 2025-08-09T03:46:17.588042 application/rdf+xml 11187 2025-08-09T03:46:11.549083 image/jpeg 3011 2025-08-09T03:46:11.303126 image/jpeg 83415 2021-01-01T22:04:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 83384 2021-01-01T22:04:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 148911 2025-08-09T03:46:10.499130 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia