How is friendship illustrated in Aristotle through his discussion of the good and bad forms of democracy?

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Question: Aristotle considers friendship to be important for a well ordered society. Why is friendship necessary for society? How is friendship illustrated in Aristotle through his discussion of the good and bad forms of democracy? What role does slavery play in Aristotle’s view of friendship? Relying on Aristotle’s definition, describe how friendship does or does not exist on modern American politics.

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