Cicero's Amicitia

The concept of Amicitia according to Cicero describes the true nature of friendship, which is conceivable only between good men who are virtuous and who follow the nature. The more man is virtuous the more he can become a true friend. Then if the virtue is the basis of true friendship, it should not be focused on material things than the other can offer to their friends. The friendship of Cicero goes on to describe the bonds of friendship among the less significant that man can give, but it becomes durable the more men are related to each other. No matter what happen if it is bounded in authentic friendship, then it will not be deteriorating of anyone else. Furthermore, the concept of friendship of Cicero is interconnected that all human
creatures are bonded together, alongside with the gods, in a society made up of the cosmos as a formed and based on mutual aim. In line with the thoughts of Cicero, there is, nonetheless, awareness of the fact that in the real world friendship can be a tough thing to maintain since it is political issue and adversity. Also, it includes the assertion that Cato was better than Socrates because he is praised for his deeds, not words, which is perhaps the center of Cicero’s personal philosophy. As well as the claim that love is not harmonious with fear.