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In the Name of Love

A Philosopher Looks at Our Deepest Emotions
by Aaron Ben-Zeév
Aaron Ben-Zeév is President and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Haifa. His books include: In the Name of Love: Romantic Ideology and its Victims. See full bio
July 25, 2008, Relationships

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Loving For Its Own Sake—"Heaven Can't Be Far From Where We Lie"

By Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. on July 25, 2008 in In the Name of Love

Profound love and happiness are to be found in relationships and activities that we value for their own sake.

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