Download or read book The Concept of Love written by Larry Elkins and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Concept of Love is a way of protecting yourself as you try your hand at love. Love is the greatest feeling in life, so why is there so much pain and suffering attached to it? All my life, I have seen many attempts at love, including my own. Ive learned the root cause of whats going wrong with love. The half-heart concept allows us to keep in mind the conceptual view of love, from where love begins to the creation of eternal love. It also teaches us how to avoid and be aware of what love is not, which is the cause of all our suffering in love. The half-heart shape is you. It represents the love you have for yourself, which is where love begins, and it should look like you. Once you love yourself for everything you are and begin to look for your talents, skills, and who you truly are, then youll become the half-heart imageone that is unique to only you. As you live your life seeing how important you are in it, there will come a time when you will be interested in the possibility of loving outwardly. You will then use the three stages of love in their conceptual comprehension to guide you safely through love. It will be the half hearts who will change the course of love and, in essence, begin to change the world as a whole.
Download or read book The Love Concept written by Multiple poets and published by The Wordings. This book was released on with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Poetry Collcetion.
Download or read book The Concept of Love in 17th and 18th Century Philosophy written by Herman de Dijn and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love is joy with the accompanying idea of an external cause." Spinoza's definition of love manifests a major paradigm shift achieved by seventeenth-century Europe, in which the emotions, formerly seen as normative "forces of nature," were embraced by the new science of the mind.This shift has often been seen as a transition from a philosophy laden with implicit values and assumptions to a more scientific and value-free way of understanding human action. But is this rational approach really value-free? Today we tend to believe that values are inescapable, and that the descriptive-mechanical method implies its own set of values. Yet the assertion by Spinoza, Malebranche, Leibniz, and Enlightenment thinkers that love guides us to wisdom-and even that the love of a god who creates and maintains order and harmony in the world forms the core of ethical behavior-still resonates powerfully with us. It is, evidently, an idea Western culture is unwilling to relinquish.This collection of insightful essays offers a range of interesting perspectives on how the triumph of "reason" affected not only the scientific-philosophical understanding of the emotions and especially of love, but our everyday understanding as well.
Download or read book The Meanings of Love written by Bob Wagoner and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1997-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory text offers a clear, concise look at the philosophy of love. The author's presentation assumes no previous knowledge of philosophy, providing the humanities student with an insightful introduction to some of the most prominent writers and philosophers, both ancient and modern. From the dialogues of Plato to the writings of feminist philosopher Luce Irigaray, Wagoner presents six major ideas of love: erotic love, Christian love, romantic love, moral love, love as power, and mutual love. This study asserts that even though we have only one word for love, six fundamentally different meanings can be distinguished: erotic love, Christian love, romantic love, moral love, love as power, and mutual love. Wagoner identifies each of these ideas of love in terms of the special meaning it brings to experience. No one meaning is comprehensive. Each is shown to have a logic and legitimacy of its own. Why each view seems real and compelling is the focus of separate discussions, as well as the price that may be exacted by each idea. The extent to which these ideas throw light on actual experience is striking, but the book is not an empirical or psychological inquiry. How one self finds itself in another is first defined and then explored further to see how this shapes the rational and sexual aspects of life.
Download or read book Anatomy of Love written by Helen E. Fisher and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of human behavior examines the innate aspects of love, sex, and marriage, discussing flirting behavior, courting postures, the brain chemistry of attraction, divorce and adultery in societies around the world, and more. Reprint.
Download or read book The Five Love Languages written by Gary Chapman and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running!
Download or read book How to Fall in Love with Anyone written by Mandy Len Catron and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A beautifully written and well-researched cultural criticism as well as an honest memoir” (Los Angeles Review of Books) from the author of the popular New York Times essay, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” explores the romantic myths we create and explains how they limit our ability to achieve and sustain intimacy. What really makes love last? Does love ever work the way we say it does in movies and books and Facebook posts? Or does obsessing over those love stories hurt our real-life relationships? When her parents divorced after a twenty-eight year marriage and her own ten-year relationship ended, those were the questions that Mandy Len Catron wanted to answer. In a series of candid, vulnerable, and wise essays that takes a closer look at what it means to love someone, be loved, and how we present our love to the world, “Catron melds science and emotion beautifully into a thoughtful and thought-provoking meditation” (Bookpage). She delves back to 1944, when her grandparents met in a coal mining town in Appalachia, to her own dating life as a professor in Vancouver. She uses biologists’ research into dopamine triggers to ask whether the need to love is an innate human drive. She uses literary theory to show why we prefer certain kinds of love stories. She urges us to question the unwritten scripts we follow in relationships and looks into where those scripts come from. And she tells the story of how she decided to test an experiment that she’d read about—where the goal was to create intimacy between strangers using a list of thirty-six questions—and ended up in the surreal situation of having millions of people following her brand-new relationship. “Perfect fodder for the romantic and the cynic in all of us” (Booklist), How to Fall in Love with Anyone flips the script on love. “Clear-eyed and full of heart, it is mandatory reading for anyone coping with—or curious about—the challenges of contemporary courtship” (The Toronto Star).
Download or read book All About Love written by bell hooks and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller and enduring classic, All About Love is the acclaimed first volume in feminist icon bell hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy. All About Love reveals what causes a polarized society, and how to heal the divisions that cause suffering. Here is the truth about love, and inspiration to help us instill caring, compassion, and strength in our homes, schools, and workplaces. “The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet we would all love better if we used it as a verb,” writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love. Here, at her most provocative and intensely personal, renowned scholar, cultural critic and feminist bell hooks offers a proactive new ethic for a society bereft with lovelessness--not the lack of romance, but the lack of care, compassion, and unity. People are divided, she declares, by society’s failure to provide a model for learning to love. As bell hooks uses her incisive mind to explore the question “What is love?” her answers strike at both the mind and heart. Razing the cultural paradigm that the ideal love is infused with sex and desire, she provides a new path to love that is sacred, redemptive, and healing for individuals and for a nation. The Utne Reader declared bell hooks one of the “100 Visionaries Who Can Change Your Life.” All About Love is a powerful, timely affirmation of just how profoundly her revelations can change hearts and minds for the better.
Download or read book Essays In Love written by Alain de Botton and published by Picador Collection. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Meaning of Love written by Alexander Evans Jr and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is compiled of short versus that expresses the Majesty of love. It's power. It's enormous influence on the human race since the beginning of time. These verses are short, yet powerful and very meaningful, each one carries a very special method that can be applied, the love that the world needs.
Download or read book The Development of the Concept of Love written by John Joseph Falkowski and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding the Concept of Love written by Bethanie Blondie and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe in love? Do you find it hard to understand? "Love & Its Languages" is a book that will help you answer these questions. Written by renowned relationship counselor and psychotherapist, Bethanie Blondie, this book takes a comprehensive look into the concept of love. From the physical and emotional nature of love to its many expressions, "Love & Its Languages" offers readers a comprehensive understanding of love. She explores how we communicate love, from physical touch to verbal and nonverbal communication. She also looks at the different love languages and how to recognize and interpret them. In addition to the exploration of the concept of love, Bethanie Blondie also provides readers with practical advice for developing healthy relationships. She offers readers an understanding of how to express and receive love healthily. She also provides readers with tips for working through conflicts and developing more meaningful connections with their loved ones. "Love & Its Languages" is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of love and its many expressions. Bethanie Blondie's insightful and well-researched writing will leave readers feeling more confident in their ability to express and receive love in a meaningful way. So, if you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of love and its languages, this is the book for you. Love is a powerful emotion, and with this book, readers can finally understand it and its many expressions. Get ready to learn the languages of love and start expressing it in meaningful and healthy ways. Get your copy of "Love & Its Languages" today! Change your life and relationships for the better with Bethanie Blondie's "Love & Its Languages." Why you need this book and why you need to understand the concept of love and its languages. Improved ability to communicate and express your feelings to others. Improved relationships with friends, family, and partners Increased empathy and understanding of different perspectives. Increased self-confidence and self-esteem Enhanced ability to recognize and accept love from others. Improved ability to cope with conflict and difficult emotions. Increased ability to forgive and nurture relationships. Improved ability to recognize and identify your own needs. Increased appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual Deepened knowledge of yourself and your feelings of love Take the first step towards understanding the concept of love by picking up a copy of this book today! With this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the many facets of love and learn how to make love an integral part of your life. Don't wait any longer - get your copy now and start your journey of understanding the complex yet beautiful concept of love!
Download or read book The Love Book written by B.J. Jerremy and published by J. Skylimit Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate self-help book for love and relationships, The Love Book provides readers with many love principles and secrets that can help foster healthy and long-lasting relationships. In this unique work, B.J. Jerremy, author of “The Self-Help Book” and other self-help books for relationships and love, reveals and outlines the many aspects of love that can help anyone build and maintain a strong relationship. With the belief that a better understanding of love can lead to a better livelihood, his uplifting and empowering words convey a profound message. Providing answers to a variety of questions about love as it relates to marital relationships, dating, sex, happiness, parent-child relationships, friendships, personal growth, and much more, his approach is poignant, thorough, concise, and balanced. The Love Book presents an all encompassing and comprehensive view of love and relationships. It explores the spiritual and physical aspects as it answers these important questions and more: What is true love? How can we love effectively? Should love hurt? Is love blind? How does one love oneself? The principles and secrets entailed in this work will serve as an important guide to readers of all ages on how to maintain a balanced and fulfilling love life. Chapters and topics of discussion include: The Definition of Love, The Ingredients of Love, Why is Love So Hard to Find, Do Not Lower Your Standards, The Principles of Self-Love, Lust Vs. Love, Secrets of True Love, Love and Relationships, The Perfect One for You, Lust vs. Love, Love and Marriage, Love and Happiness, How to Love a Child, The Love Poem – a special uplifting poem for readers, and much more As the definitive spiritual, inspirational, and self-help manifesto of love, the message of this work will ultimately bring readers to a greater awareness of what true love can be. This work is bound to change and transform the way the world thinks about love. After reading this book, you are bound to have a different outlook of the matters of love. As the ultimate book of love, this work is for everyone – teenagers and adults. For all who are have questions and are intrigued by the concept of love, The Love Book is a must-read!
Download or read book Getting the Love You Want written by Harville Hendrix and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I know of no better guide for couples who genuinely desire a maturing relationship.M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled A remarkable bookthe most incisive and persuasive I have ever read on the knotty problems of marriage relationships. Ann Roberts, former president, Rockefeller Family Fund
Download or read book The Idea of You written by Robinne Lee and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now an original movie on Prime Video starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine! When Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of a prestigious art gallery in Los Angeles, takes her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band, she does so reluctantly and at her ex-husband’s request. The last thing she expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of twenty years old further complicates things. What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly evolves into a passionate relationship. It is a journey that spans continents as Solène and Hayes navigate each other’s disparate worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami. And for Solène, it is as much a reclaiming of self, as it is a rediscovery of happiness and love. When their romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she and her daughter become the target of rabid fans and an insatiable media, Solène must face how her new status has impacted not only her life, but the lives of those closest to her.
Download or read book Meaning in Life Volume 2 written by Irving Singer and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed philosopher offers a systematic mapping of the various facets of love. In his widely acclaimed trilogy The Nature of Love, Irving Singer traced the development of the concept of love in history and literature from the Greeks to the twentieth century. In this second volume of his Meaning in Life trilogy, Singer returns to the subject of his earlier work, exploring a different approach. Without denying his previous emphasis on the role of imagination and creativity, in this book Singer investigates the ability of them both to make one's life meaningful. A “systematic mapping” of the various facets of love (including sexual love, love in society, and religious love), The Pursuit of Love is an extended essay that offers Singer's own philosophical and psychological theory of love. Rich in insight into literature, the history of ideas, and the complexities of our being, The Pursuit of Love is a thought-provoking inquiry into fundamental aspects of all human relationships.
Download or read book The Mysteries of Love Decoding the Secrets of the Heart written by Victoria 'The Love Guru' Foster and published by BornIncredible.com. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The key to unlocking love's secrets lies within us." Discover the hidden depths of love and connection with "The Mysteries of Love: Decoding the Secrets of the Heart." This comprehensive guide explores the enigma of love and delves into the complexities of human relationships. By diving into this book, you'll unlock the secrets of the heart and learn how to build stronger, more meaningful connections with others. "The Mysteries of Love" is structured into 20+ illuminating chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of love, relationships, and the human experience. With expert insights and practical tips, this book offers a roadmap for navigating the labyrinth of love and uncovering its hidden language. Some of the topics covered in this book include: The nature of love and its many forms The role of attachment and bonding in relationships Communication strategies for deepening connections The impact of trust and vulnerability on intimacy Exploring passion, desire, and sexual chemistry The significance of self-love and self-care in healthy relationships Overcoming common relationship challenges and conflicts The role of forgiveness and healing in maintaining love And much more! In addition to these insightful chapters, "The Mysteries of Love" includes powerful quotes and personal anecdotes that will inspire and uplift you on your journey to understanding love. By the end of this book, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and tools to help you decode the secrets of the heart and enhance the love in your life. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation with "The Mysteries of Love: Decoding the Secrets of the Heart." This groundbreaking guide is an essential read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of love, strengthen their relationships, and unlock the hidden potential of their own heart. Contents: The Science of Love The chemistry of love: hormones and neurotransmitters The psychology of love: attachment styles and bonding The evolution of love: survival and reproduction The Five Love Languages Words of affirmation Acts of service Receiving gifts Quality time Physical touch Love and Attraction Physical attraction: beauty and symmetry Emotional attraction: empathy and vulnerability Intellectual attraction: shared interests and values The Role of Communication in Love Active listening and empathy Nonverbal communication and body language Conflict resolution and healthy disagreements The Stages of Love Infatuation: the honeymoon phase Deepening: emotional intimacy and trust Commitment: lasting love and partnership The Different Types of Love Romantic love: passion and desire Companionate love: friendship and loyalty Unconditional love: selflessness and acceptance Love and Sexuality The connection between love and sex Maintaining passion and desire in long-term relationships Exploring fantasies and kinks together Long-Distance Love Challenges of long-distance relationships Strategies for maintaining connection and intimacy The role of technology in sustaining long-distance love Love in the Digital Age Online dating: finding love through technology Navigating the complexities of modern love Social media and its impact on relationships Love and Mental Health The impact of love on well-being Coping with heartbreak and loss Supporting a partner with mental health challenges The Art of Maintaining Love Keeping the spark alive: romance and spontaneity The importance of self-care and personal growth Nurturing mutual respect and appreciation Love and Family The transition from partners to parents The role of love in raising children Balancing family life and romantic love Love and Aging Love and companionship in later years Adapting to changes and challenges Rekindling passion and rediscovering love Cultural Perspectives on Love Love in different cultures and traditions The influence of cultural values on love and relationships Cross-cultural love: navigating differences and finding common ground Love and Spirituality The role of spirituality in love and relationships Practices for cultivating loving-kindness and compassion Love as a path to self-discovery and personal growth The Power of Self-Love The importance of self-compassion and self-care Strategies for building self-esteem and self-worth The connection between self-love and healthy relationships Love in Literature and Art The portrayal of love in literature, film, and music The role of art in expressing love and emotions Love as a source of creative inspiration Love and Forgiveness The process of forgiveness and healing The role of empathy and understanding in mending relationships Rebuilding trust and rekindling love after betrayal The Mystery of Soulmates The concept of soulmates and twin flames Destiny and the idea of predestined love The role of personal growth and self-discovery in finding a soulmate Love and the Law of Attraction The power of positive thinking and manifestation Attracting love through self-awareness and self-improvement Creating a love-filled life through intention and gratitude Overcoming Relationship Obstacles Identifying and addressing common relationship challenges Strengthening love through adversity and growth Strategies for maintaining love during difficult times The Healing Power of Love Love as a source of emotional and physical healing The role of love in overcoming trauma and pain Building resilience through love and connection Love and Personal Boundaries The importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships Strategies for asserting personal needs and limits Balancing individuality and togetherness in love Love, Loss, and Grief Navigating the pain of losing a loved one The stages of grief and the role of love in healing Honoring the memory of a lost love and moving forward The Future of Love The evolving nature of love and relationships The role of technology and societal changes in shaping love Love in an increasingly connected and globalized world The Enduring Mystery of Love The timeless allure of love and its many facets The ongoing quest to understand the nature of love Celebrating love as a universal human experience
