Philosophical analysis arguing that love is an art requiring practice and effort, examining forms like erotic, brotherly, motherly, self-love, and love of God.
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Philosophical analysis arguing that love is an art requiring practice and effort, examining forms like erotic, brotherly, motherly, self-love, and love of God.
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"The Art of Loving" (1956) is a seminal work by psychoanalyst and social philosopher Erich Fromm. In this book, Fromm explores the concept of love in a profound and comprehensive manner, arguing that love is not just a passive feeling but an art that requires practice, knowledge, and effort.Through a detailed analysis, Fromm demystifies the idea that love is something that simply happens, proposing that it must be cultivated like any other skill. He divides love into different categories, in...
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Romance & sex
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Theoretical discussion of erotic love and its psychological aspects.
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Includes one instance of anti-gay bias in analysis of love.
Religious content
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Discusses love of God as one form of mature love.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Critiques capitalist society and commercialization of relationships.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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