Friendship :: Mark Vernon

markvernon.com 'genuinely useful, lucid, informative and wise'

	In The Philosophy of Friendship Mark Vernon posed a challenge. What is friendship and, in particular, what are its perils and promise?
	This is a question that has puzzled thinkers ever since Socrates. 'We think we're friends but just what friendship is we haven't been able to say, he concluded at the end of a conversation with friends.
	Others have had different thoughts: (mouse over to stop quotes)

	There are a number of ways you can ponder the matter:
	Friendship Intelligence Test
	About the book
	A good read
	Friendship Matters - new network and manifesto
	Podcast: 'What is friendship?' (iTunes required)

The Book

'It's genuinely useful, lucid, informative and wise.'
Independent on Sunday, Books of the Year

'His fascinating journey through philosophy in search of illumination reveals many insights into the ambiguities of amity.'
The Guardian

'Everyone will learn something of value by reading this book, whether their primary interest lies with friendship or philosophy.'
Julian Baggini

'A wise and accessible discussion of the perils and promise of friendship.'
Ray Pahl

'Mark Vernon is the best kind of friend of friendship.'
Anthony Price