Abstract
For all the ways in which human beings differ with respect to objectives, practices, and preferences, a striking commonality among human beings is the considerable value that is placed upon friendship. There is every indication that what counts as a good friendship is the same across the globe, even when there are differences owing to societal practices. For example, whether they are female or male, it is commonplace for good friends in France to faire la bise (the kiss on each cheek) as a form of greeting; whereas in other parts of the world, for example, North America, women may greet one another with a ‘peck’ on the cheek but not men.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Thinking about Friendship |
Subtitle of host publication | Historical and Contemporary Philosophical Perspectives |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 30-44 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781137003997 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781137003980 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences