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Eros, Agape and Philia: Readings in the Philosophy of Love,New
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For centuries, popular writers and respected scholars have written about and analyzed the phenomenon of love without exhausting its potential for contemporary debate. By representing the three major traditions in the philosophy of lovePlatonic eros, Christian agape, and Aristotelian philiaeditor Alan Soble has not only examined the intellectual problem of what love is, but has designed a dialogue among the three traditions in genuine philosophical style.Eros is acquisitive, egocentric or even selfish; agape is a giving love. Eros is an unconstant, unfaithful love, while agape is unwavering and continues to give despite ingratitude. Eros is a love that responds to the merit or value of its object; while agape creates value in its object as a result of loving it... Finally, eros is an ascending love, the humans route to God; agape is a descending love, Gods route to humans... Philia is caught between eros and agape.From the Introduction to Eros, Agape and PhiliaISSUES EXPLORED: What is the state of love today as seen through the eyes of Plato, Aristotle, and Paul? How do relations between the sexes illustrate the difficulties of love?
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Eros, Agape and Philia'? A: The main theme of 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is the exploration of different philosophical traditions surrounding the concept of love, specifically Platonic eros, Christian agape, and Aristotelian philia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is Alan Soble.
- Q: When was 'Eros, Agape and Philia' published? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' was published on August 6, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Eros, Agape and Philia'? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' contains 330 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What philosophical issues are explored in the book? A: The book explores issues such as the state of love today, the perspectives of Plato, Aristotle, and Paul on love, and how relationships between the sexes illustrate the complexities of love.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is published as a First Edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Eros, Agape and Philia' belong to? A: 'Eros, Agape and Philia' belongs to the 'Love & Romance' genre.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Eros, Agape and Philia' is suitable for academic purposes, particularly for those studying philosophy, love, and relationships.