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Jun 1, 2017 · The author argues that love should play a central role in philosophy (and ethics). In the past, philosophical practice has been too narrowly defined by theory and explanation.
- Predrag Cicovacki
In this paper, I defend the claim that love, either in part or in full, is the answer to this question. As love occupies such an overarching and central position within human existence, I believe it plays a fundamental role in our understanding of life.
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we can make progress on these questions by thinking about love. Contemporary moral philosophers often treat interpersonal love as in presumptive conflict with a distinctively moral attitude or outlook. The tension arises insofar as morality demands impartial regard for everyone, while love requires partiality toward those whom we love.
Philosophical perspectives on love further illuminate its profound significance, offering insights into its nature and purpose. Existentialist philosophers, such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, explored the role of love in the context of human freedom and authenticity.
Given the prodigious amount of scholarship on Platonic love, this article explores a different question: the nature of Plato's love for Socrates as expressed in two dialogues, the Symposium and Phaedo, in which Plato depicts Socrates as surrounded by his lovers and disciples.
Sep 3, 2023 · Understanding love as a dynamic principle in ethics means recognizing that it is not static or limited to specific scenarios. Its influence is ever-present, constantly shaping our ethical landscape. But what does it look like when love is actively guiding ethical behavior?
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Love’s philosophy takes the form of a speaker putting forwards an argument to a prospective lover, trying to persuade them to kiss him. He personifies the natural world and compares himself to it passionately. Initially, Shelley declares ‘facts’ about examples of couples in nature and then asks why he is not in a relationship.
