By Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
This article examines the nature of love and some of the ethical and political ramifications.
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Family love is a special type of love that comes with its unique feelings, behaviors, challenges, and rewards.
When it comes to love, some people would say it is one of the most important human emotions.
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Love is the best antidepressant—but many of our ideas about it are wrong. The less love you have, the more depressed you are likely to feel.
“Our boyfriends, our significant others, and our husbands are supposed to be No. 1. Our worlds are backward.”
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Platonic love is a special emotional and spiritual relationship between two people who love and admire one another because of common interests, a spiritual connection, and similar worldviews.
According to the ancient Greeks, there are seven types of recognizable love, however, to be in love you must experience all seven concurrently.
Sure, we all tear up watching romantic movies. But in real life, romance doesn’t seem to matter that much. In fact, it’s the small, non-romantic acts of kindness and compassion that make us feel most loved. This is the case for most Americans, at least.
Love is not found in just one person, but in many people and many aspects of our daily lives.
Love and compassion can be the same, says psychologist Barbara Fredrickson
A new book argues that the emotion happens in “micro-moments of positivity resonance.”