Armstrong, John
Conditions of Love: The Philosophy of Intimacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140294712
- author:
- Armstrong, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 11.8 x 1.3 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Popular psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
John Armstrong explores the nature of love, tracing its development through the ideas of influential thinkers such as Plato, Tolstoy, Freud and Stendhal. A thought-provoking examination of how our perception of love is shaped by culture and history.
This book invites readers to consider the complexities of love, whether they believe in its power or not. Armstrong's thoughtful analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the subject, one that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply personal.
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