Love's Virtues

Bonding Eros with virtue is neither unrealistic nor naive, contends Mike Martin. On the contrary, it’s practical, even pragmatic. Virtues serve to focus, structure, and even define erotic love. In particular, caring, respect, faithfulness, honesty, fairness, wisdom, and gratitude are central to successful, long-term relationships.

In Love’s Virtues, Martin takes a look at why moral values enhance and solidify erotic and marital relationships. In the process, he challenges the widespread cyni...