Love Originates in Shared Suffering and Pity
The early twentieth-century Spanish philosopher Miguel de Unamuno clarifies the places and events from which love emerges.
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Michel Serres, A Poetic Philosopher
Michel Serres was a life-affirming philosopher whose emphatic style humanized science, encouraged empathy, and accepted our chaotic origins.
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Love in the Hands of Hate Groups: The Marketing of Bigotry
Hate groups have undertaken modern marketing practices to more effectively recruit—dressing up their message in more universal language.
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Agape Restaurants Could Revive Toleration and Multiculturalism
Debates surrounding tribalism and bigotry abound, many focused on biased media or public policy. Agape Restaurants conceptualize food as a cultural force for realizing toleration and nurturing community—all while dining with strangers.
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Sonnet #1: Our Own Élan Vital
“Her kiss leaves blood for me to fore’er taste; / (Drowning within one’s insecurities.)”
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For Love’s Sake, Let’s Reclaim the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl is a deservedly maligned Hollywood trope. But, she hearkens to an ancient archetype which can unlock a deeper understanding of love.
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