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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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One Hundred Names for Love: A Memoir

Everyone who cherishes the gift of language will cherish Diane Ackerman’s narrative masterpiece, an exquisitely written love story and medical miracle story, one that combines science, inspiration, wisdom, and heart.

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Diane Ackerman
2025
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Bradshaw On: The Eight Stages of Man (1982) E6: They Lived Happily Ever After

Episode Six: They Lived Happily Ever After. Psychologist/Theologian John Bradshaw traces human life through eight stages of psychosocial development (based on the works of Erik Erikson) focusing on the ego needs and strengths of each stage.

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John Bradshaw
2016
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The Art of Loving

Most of us are unable to develop our capacities for love on the only level that really counts—a love that is compounded of maturity, self-knowledge, and courage. Learning to love, like other arts, demands practice and concentration.

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Erich Fromm
2006
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Love and Will

The heart of man’s dilemma, according to Rollo May, is the failure to understand the real meaning of love and will, their source and interrelation. Bringing fresh insight to these concepts, May shows how we can attain a deeper consciousness.

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Rollo May
2007
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A Natural History of Love

The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss.

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Diane Ackerman
1995
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Creating Love: The Next Great Stage of Growth

John Bradshaw’s bestselling books and compelling PBS series have touched and changed millions of lives.

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John Bradshaw
1994
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The miracle is that your children will love you with all your imperfections if you can do the same for them.

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Harriet Lerner
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He who cannot reveal himself cannot love, and he who cannot love is the most unhappy man of all.

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Søren Aabye Kierkegaard
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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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C. S. Lewis
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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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C. S. Lewis
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