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| − | '''Love''' is one of the basic emotions, | + | '''Love''' is one of the basic emotions, described as an extreme affection for a person, an object, an idea, a country, a friend or a family member. Love is used to describe affection for many different things, but can sometimes be misinterpreted for [[Lust]]. |
| − | Many faiths, such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, etc., believe [[love]] to be a positive trait, and the followers of these religions are asked to practice love for others as a general principle for a good life | + | Many faiths, such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, etc., believe [[love]] to be a positive trait, and the followers of these religions are asked to practice love for others as a general principle for a good life. |
== The Five Grecian Forms == | == The Five Grecian Forms == | ||
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The ancient [[Greeks]] identified four forms of positive love: | The ancient [[Greeks]] identified four forms of positive love: | ||
| − | * [[Philos]] - the love of close friends or brothers. [[Aristotle]] identifies several types of philos <ref>Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII</ref> which can include utility as well as shared characteristics and values. The word is often attached to groups of people who share a love of a common pursuit | + | * [[Philos]] - the love of close friends or brothers. [[Aristotle]] identifies several types of philos <ref>Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII</ref> which can include utility as well as shared characteristics and values. The word is often attached to groups of people who share a love of a common pursuit. |
| − | * [[Storge]] - the love of [[family]]. This would include [[patriotism]] - the love of country or homeland | + | * [[Storge]] - the love of [[family]]. This would include [[patriotism]] - the love of country or homeland. |
| − | * [[Eros]] - carnal or sexual love. This would include [[romantic love]] but would also include [[lust]]. [[Eros]] is intended by God, as laid down in the Bible | + | * [[Eros]] - carnal or sexual love. This would include [[romantic love]] but would also include [[lust]]. [[Eros]] is intended by God, as laid down in the Bible, to be enjoyed between a married man and woman. |
| − | * [[Agape]] - love which seeks the highest good of others, not just friends, family or brothers, but including enemies.<ref> Matthew 5:44</ref> This is considered by all major world religions to be the highest kind of love, although [[Buddhism]] would regard it as [[compassion]] | + | * [[Agape]] - love which seeks the highest good of others, not just friends, family or brothers, but including enemies.<ref> Matthew 5:44</ref> This is considered by all major world religions to be the highest kind of love, although [[Buddhism]] would regard it as [[compassion]]. |
| − | The fifth form of love is called [[Narcissism]], or self love | + | The fifth form of love is called [[Narcissism]], or self love. This word comes from the [[Greek myth]] of [[Narcissus]], who fell in love with his own reflection. Although [[Freud]] considered that everybody has some degree of narcissism, and that this is present in us from birth, <ref>Freud, Sigmund, On Narcissism: An Introduction, 1914</ref> if taken to extremes narcissism can be considered a [[personality disorder]]. |
<ref>http://www.halcyon.com/jmashmun/npd/dsm-iv.html</ref> | <ref>http://www.halcyon.com/jmashmun/npd/dsm-iv.html</ref> | ||
==Biblical Love== | ==Biblical Love== | ||
| − | The bible mentions love, especially Agape, repeatedly | + | The bible mentions love, especially Agape, repeatedly. [[[http://www.allaboutgod.com/bible-verses-on-love.htm]]]<br/>John 3:16 |
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. | For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. | ||
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Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. | Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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Proverbs 8:17 | Proverbs 8:17 | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. | I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
| − | + | ==References== | |
| − | == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
| − | * [[Hatred]], considered the opposite of love | + | * [[Hatred]], considered the opposite of love |
* [[Romantic paintings]] | * [[Romantic paintings]] | ||
[[category:religion]][[category:culture]][[category:philosophy]][[category:sociology]] | [[category:religion]][[category:culture]][[category:philosophy]][[category:sociology]] | ||
[[Category:Sexuality]][[Category:Attributes of God]] | [[Category:Sexuality]][[Category:Attributes of God]] | ||
Revision as of 22:32, May 5, 2010
Love is one of the basic emotions, described as an extreme affection for a person, an object, an idea, a country, a friend or a family member. Love is used to describe affection for many different things, but can sometimes be misinterpreted for Lust.
Many faiths, such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, etc., believe love to be a positive trait, and the followers of these religions are asked to practice love for others as a general principle for a good life.
The Five Grecian Forms
The ancient Greeks identified four forms of positive love:
- Philos - the love of close friends or brothers. Aristotle identifies several types of philos [1] which can include utility as well as shared characteristics and values. The word is often attached to groups of people who share a love of a common pursuit.
- Storge - the love of family. This would include patriotism - the love of country or homeland.
- Eros - carnal or sexual love. This would include romantic love but would also include lust. Eros is intended by God, as laid down in the Bible, to be enjoyed between a married man and woman.
- Agape - love which seeks the highest good of others, not just friends, family or brothers, but including enemies.[2] This is considered by all major world religions to be the highest kind of love, although Buddhism would regard it as compassion.
The fifth form of love is called Narcissism, or self love. This word comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. Although Freud considered that everybody has some degree of narcissism, and that this is present in us from birth, [3] if taken to extremes narcissism can be considered a personality disorder. [4]
Biblical Love
The bible mentions love, especially Agape, repeatedly. [[[1]]]
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
References
- ↑ Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII
- ↑ Matthew 5:44
- ↑ Freud, Sigmund, On Narcissism: An Introduction, 1914
- ↑ http://www.halcyon.com/jmashmun/npd/dsm-iv.html
See also
- Hatred, considered the opposite of love
- Romantic paintings