Sed magis amica veritas

Paul Gabriel Sandu defends the Aristotelian and Platonic concept of philia against critics who view it as a mere appreciation of abstract qualities. Supported by Mircea Dumitru’s work, Sandu argues that true friendship is a disinterested commitment to a unique person’s flourishing. He examines philia as an "ecstatic" tool for self-knowledge and the moral foundation of the polis. Ultimately, the text highlights that truth is realized only through communal dialogue and shared virtue. THIS ABSTRACT IS GENERATED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.