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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]] | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 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.