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Philosophy of Love

By Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

This article examines the nature of love and some of the ethical and political ramifications.

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Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our natural lives.

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This is one of the miracles of love: It gives a power of seeing through its own enchantments and yet not being disenchanted.

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Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal.

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Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him.

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If you love deeply, you’re going to get hurt badly. But it’s still worth it.

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Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.

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Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’

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Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.

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The Four Loves

A repackaged edition of the revered author’s classic work—part of the C. S. Lewis Signature Classics series. C.S.

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C. S. Lewis
2017
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