: How the message is received and the risks involved.
: For Astell, a "true friend" is essentially an admonisher. admonisher
Another strong approach is a linguistic or historical analysis of admonishment as a specific "speech act." : How the message is received and the risks involved
: Discuss the "speech act" of suggesting or warning. Core Analysis : admonisher
: Because humans often have blind spots regarding their own flaws, only an honest "admonishing friend" can provide the deep truths necessary for self-growth.