Arts & Ideas All we need is love
Feb 14, 2025
Join Dr. Susie Orbach, a renowned psychotherapist, alongside Classicist Armand D'Angour, who unpacks Plato's insights on love. Vittoria Fallanca, a Renaissance scholar, sheds light on the lesser-known god of requited love, Anteros. Catherine Wheatley and Mary Harrod dive into the evolution of romantic comedies, analyzing significant films through a philosophical lens. They explore love's complexities, the impact of social media, and the interplay between desire and commitment, revealing timeless themes in relationships that resonate today.
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Be Interested, Communicate
- Be curious about your own relationship and how you feel with your partner.
- Find a way to communicate those feelings to them.
Relationship Laziness
- People become lazy in relationships, making assumptions about their partners instead of truly seeing them.
- This laziness leads to trade-offs and power dynamics, hindering genuine connection.
Ancient Greek Love
- Ancient Greek discussions about love centered on Eros, the god of love, and his influence.
- Eros represents passionate love, a divine force controlling one's feelings and actions.
