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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 19 MIN

A Guide to Marriage as Virtuous Friendship

from Ancient Wisdom for Modern Marriage · host Ed and Maya

Ed and Maya explore Aristotle’s vision of a successful marriage as the highest form of friendship, where utility, pleasure, and virtue unite to build lasting partnership. They examine his call for couples to share a common life, contribute their complementary strengths, and cultivate moral character through balanced roles. From proportional equality to the unifying bond of children, Aristotle shows how harmony, virtue, and mutual excellence create a marriage rooted in the true good.

Ed and Maya explore Aristotle’s vision of a successful marriage as the highest form of friendship, where utility, pleasure, and virtue unite to build lasting partnership. They examine his call for couples to share a common life, contribute their complementary strengths, and cultivate moral character through balanced roles. From proportional equality to the unifying bond of children, Aristotle shows how harmony, virtue, and mutual excellence create a marriage rooted in the true good.

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