Q&A: The Philosophy of Love | Help!
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The Philosophy of Love | Help!
Question
Hello!
I’m not sure whether this is the right place to ask questions like this—I hope it is.
For a certain research project I’m dealing with the different types of love: friendship, parental love, and so on.
As well as questions surrounding these types of love: is parental love ingrained in us without choice? How deep is this love? What are the differences between parental love and friendship?
I’m desperately looking for books that deal with these issues. I know that Erich Fromm wrote something about this—is it recommended? Yirmiyahu Yovel? Please help me!
May you be rewarded with commandments and all good things!
Answer
Unfortunately, I can’t help. I assume psychologists would be able to assist.