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Title:
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GOOD FRIENDSHIPS IMPROVE OUR LIVES.
BUT CAN VIRTUAL FRIENDSHIPS BE GOOD? |
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Author(s):
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Nick Munn and Dan Weijers |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-30-6 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Mário Macedo |
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Year:
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2021 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Friendship, Virtual Friendship, Authentic, Physicality, Intention, Wellbeing |
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Type:
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Reflection |
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First Page:
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238 |
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Last Page:
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241 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Good friendships improve our lives. But philosophers, psychologists, and other social scientists disagree about the nature
of friendship and the value of virtual friendships. Recent technological advances and global crises highlight the
importance of answering the question: can virtual friendships be good? We argue against accounts of friendship that
suggest virtual relationships are necessarily deficient, focusing on rejecting the requirements of physical proximity and
complete authenticity for friendship. We propose a more inclusive account of friendship that focusses on positive
intentions and experiences. We also discuss examples of virtual friendships that highlight their advantages in modern
times, especially their ability to promote intercultural cohesion. Finally, we suggest implications to help guide individual
and collective decisions about friendship in a way that improves wellbeing. |
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