Essays of Love and Virtue

Essays of Love and Virtue

Havelock Ellis

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Magic Publisher
Año de edición:
2024
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Ética y filosofía moral
ISBN:
9781835917381

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'Essays of Love and Virtue' by Havelock Ellis is a collection of essays that explores themes of love, morality, and human relationships from a psychological and philosophical perspective. Published in 1922, the book reflects Ellis’s deep interest in human sexuality, psychology, and ethics.Havelock Ellis was a pioneering psychologist and social reformer known for his groundbreaking studies on human sexuality and his advocacy for sexual freedom and education. In 'Little Essays of Love and Virtue,' he applies his keen intellect and compassionate insight to the exploration of love, virtue, and the complexities of human nature.The essays cover a wide range of topics related to love and virtue, including romantic love, friendship, marriage, jealousy, forgiveness, and the pursuit of moral excellence. Ellis draws on a rich array of literary, historical, and philosophical sources to illuminate his ideas, weaving together insights from psychology, sociology, and ethics.One of the central themes of the book is the importance of love and compassion in fostering personal growth and social harmony. Ellis argues that love, when approached with sincerity and understanding, has the power to transform individuals and communities, fostering empathy, connection, and mutual respect.In addition to exploring the nature of love, Ellis also delves into questions of virtue and morality, examining the ethical principles that guide human behavior and the challenges of living a virtuous life in a complex and sometimes morally ambiguous world.'Essays of Love and Virtue' is characterized by Ellis’s clear and engaging prose, as well as his deep empathy for the human condition. The book offers readers thought-provoking reflections on the nature of love, the pursuit of virtue, and the enduring quest for meaning and fulfillment in life.

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