The Definition of Love

Discussion in 'General Philosophy' started by pdidyking, Mar 9, 2014.

  1. Randwolf Ignorance killed the cat Valued Senior Member

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    Well, let's parse it.

    "I believe love is the urge to do good. True love is when it's executed."

    "I believe love is the urge to do good" - biochemical at best, an extremely ephemeral philosophical idea at least. Love can be selfish, love can be one sided, love can be unrequited, yes?


    "True love is when it's executed." - Ahhh... True love. True according to who's standards? How is this objective? How are you not using love to define love? because you put that "true" qualifier in there? Really? Expound...
     
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  3. pdidyking Registered Member

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    :-( You obviously didn't read all the text of my first comment, or at least the rest of the text that supports my idea (about religious/non-religious etc.). I also stated with others (not you specifically so it's okay that you question the true love part) that love and true love are just words with definitions. If a person doesn't believe in true love or what have you, it's okay. My idea as a whole can just be love and doesn't have to include true love. Adding true love was just me trying to be poetical.
     
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  5. elte Valued Senior Member

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    Thanks, I forgive you. Indeed, we still differ on whether action is necessary.

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    I think it is better if we just go with the idea that true love and love are the same. That's my proposal, anyhow.

    I think we are at an impasse, for the most part. I'd like to throw in something to consider, though. My view is that the a better description for action rooted in love is kindness. I think I'll go back to sitting on the sidelines now.
     
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  7. Waiter_2001 Registered Senior Member

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    EVERYTHING is an expression of love and it is expressed because if it is not then the "lover" will be brought to tears.

    Some examples: poo, a man with carrots up his bottom and an onion.

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  8. pdidyking Registered Member

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    Thank you.

    And yes of course. You can put my poetry aside haha.

    Hmmm okay. I might be a little confused with that idea. But i won't be specific on why. Sounds good. I'll do the same for now.
     
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  9. Trooper Secular Sanity Valued Senior Member

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    Vulnerability and curiosity leads to intimacy, passion, and commitment.

    Oxytocin, vasopressin, and dopamine.

    Addiction.

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  10. Waiter_2001 Registered Senior Member

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    Love is the opposite of hatred (hey trooper by the way.)
     

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