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The Four Loves

Book • 2017

In 'The Four Loves', C.S.

Lewis examines the nature of love from a Christian and philosophical perspective.

He categorizes love into four types based on ancient Greek words: *storge* (affection), *philia* (friendship), *eros* (romantic love), and *agape* (the love of God).

Lewis discusses the characteristics, strengths, and potential pitfalls of each type of love, emphasizing the importance of understanding and balancing these loves to avoid corruption and to draw closer to God. He also explores the distinction between 'need-love' and 'gift-love' and how these concepts relate to human experiences and divine love.

Mentioned by

Justin Whitmel Earley

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Rebecca McLaughlin

John Stonestreet

Michael Dauphinais

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

in his discussion on friendship, referencing his insights on the topic.

Mentioned by

Justin Whitmel Earley

to highlight the importance of friendship when two companions find something in common.

Vice + Isolation: Fighting Against the Enemy in Fatherhood

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

when discussing C.S. Lewis's circle of friends and how they brought out different aspects of each other's personalities.

The New Community

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

as a source for his talk on friendship.

Friends – What Good Are They? (Open Forum)

Mentioned by

John Stonestreet

as a good book for the annual reading list.

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Mentioned by

Alex O'Connor

in the context of C.S. Lewis separating love into distinct categories.

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Mentioned by

Russell Moore

in relation to friendship and its nature.

Robert Putnam on Finding Community in an Isolated Age

Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

, referencing the chapter on friendship in the 'The Four Loves'.

David’s Friend

Mentioned by

Matthew Bates

in the context of a discussion on theories of love.

Nijay Gupta – The Affections of Christ Jesus

Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

when discussing virtuous friendship.

Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2025)

Mentioned by

Andrew Snyder

I feel like it might have been Four Loves because reading that recently, maybe somewhere else.

103 - Perelandra

Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

when discussing different kinds of love according to Greek philosophy.

Day 112: True Friendship (2025)

Mentioned by

Matt Smethurst

as a source of inspiration for Tim Keller's work on friendship.

Tim Keller’s Overlooked Teaching that Will Endure for Generations

Mentioned by

Rebecca McLaughlin

in relation to a quote about friendship and happiness.

Friendship as Evangelism with Rebecca McLaughlin

Mentioned by

Michael Dauphinais

in relation to his views on love.

Till We Have Faces w/ Joseph Pearce | Ep. 78

Mentioned by

Alistair Begg

to illustrate how imagination can exceed obedience, leading to self-deception.

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Mentioned by

Allen

, quoting Lewis on the vulnerability of love and the dangers of avoiding risk.

E820 | John Responds to Your Questions

Mentioned by

Caleb Campbell

when discussing patriotism and love of one's country.

American Christian Nationalism and the Way of Jesus (Caleb E. Campbell) Ep. #185

Mentioned by

Raghunath

, from which a quote is discussed about the vulnerability of love.

1633: Love Hurts & That’s the Point: Bhakti, Vulnerability & Risk on the Spiritual Path

Mentioned by

Michael Ward

as a book that explores the different types of love.

Bonus Episode: C.S. Lewis, God, and Tears (feat. Michael Ward)

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