By Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
This article examines the nature of love and some of the ethical and political ramifications.
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CLEAR ALL
This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in.
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What is love? How do positive emotions affect our bodies and minds? Can we actively increase our own and our children's capacity for love? What are the implications for parents and teachers?
Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Barbara L. Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micro-moments of connection between people—even strangers.
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