Friends and Enemies | Colin Redemer | New Saint Andrews College

Colin Redemer’s Disputatio address at NSA explores Aristotle's three types of friendship—homonoia (basic alliance), usefulness, and pleasure—illustrated through Ratatouille. He emphasizes Aristotle's highest form: synesthetic friendship, where friends share a deep perception of being, seeing the world through each other's eyes. This unity transcends mutual benefit or enjoyment, fostering true understanding. Redemer highlights how such friendships can restore shared societal values and address modern moral fractures. He suggests cultivating these friendships is key to regaining a common vision for culture and governance, echoing C.S. Lewis's insights on friendship as a transformative, side-by-side pursuit.

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