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(ME. love, luve). Affection that moves one to seek a real or imaginary good and to desire its possession. The word l. has very diverse meanings, but represents an inclination toward someone or something. The care with which one performs a task, delighting in it, is considered a form of love. On the other hand, it is also how we designate the passion of the sexes and the relationship with the beloved.  
(ME. love, luve). Affection that moves one to seek a real or imaginary good and to desire its possession. The word l. has very diverse meanings, but represents an inclination toward someone or something. The care with which one performs a task, delighting in it, is considered a form of love. On the other hand, it is also how we designate the passion of the sexes and the relationship with the beloved.  
As for self-l., it is regarded positively when interpreted as a desire to improve one’s own conduct, and negatively when it involves excessive regard for oneself.  
As for self-l., it is regarded positively when interpreted as a desire to improve one’s own conduct, and negatively when it involves excessive regard for oneself.  
Humanists consider l. a fundamental psychological force that assures mutual aid and Solidarity (*) among human beings, beyond the normally established limits between social groups and states.  
 
Humanists consider l. a fundamental psychological force that assures mutual aid and [[Solidarity]] among human beings, beyond the normally established limits between social groups and states.  




[[category: Dictionary of New Humanism]]
[[category: Dictionary of New Humanism]]

Latest revision as of 11:03, 12 September 2017

(ME. love, luve). Affection that moves one to seek a real or imaginary good and to desire its possession. The word l. has very diverse meanings, but represents an inclination toward someone or something. The care with which one performs a task, delighting in it, is considered a form of love. On the other hand, it is also how we designate the passion of the sexes and the relationship with the beloved.

As for self-l., it is regarded positively when interpreted as a desire to improve one’s own conduct, and negatively when it involves excessive regard for oneself.

Humanists consider l. a fundamental psychological force that assures mutual aid and Solidarity among human beings, beyond the normally established limits between social groups and states.