Love between Equals: A Philosophical Study of Love and Sexual Relationships

by John Wilson

Overview

This book is a philosophical study of love between equals, intended for the general reader. The Introduction explains the importance of analytic philosophy. Subsequent chapters deal with (1) love as desire or need, (2) love as intrinsic friendship, (3) the politics of love, (4) altruism and paranoia, (5) justice and communication, (6) sex, and (7) the value in loving an equal, together with some remarks on the human condition in general and the importance of reason in dealing with it. A brief list of further reading is appended.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333642740
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	11/01/1995
Edition description:	1995
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface - Introduction: Hopes and Warnings - Love as the Child of Want - Intrinsic Friendship - Power and Flexibility - Altruism and Paranoia - Justice and Communication - Sex - The Virtue of Loving an Equal - The Value of Loving an Equal - Check-List for Love - References and Further Reading

Editorial Reviews

In ordinary language, for people who would like a fuller understanding of their love for other people, Wilson (education, Oxford U.) explains how analysis and clarification can be of benefit, then discusses love as desire or as need; intrinsic friendship and sharing the self; basic difficulties concerning power, dependence, altruism, and paranoia; sex and erotic love; and the value of love between equals in human life. He also suggests how the concepts can be applied in real relationships. No index, slender bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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