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What is Eros Philia and agape?
Philia is the love we feel for our friends, family, and things. It's a love that is dispassionate, that can be applied to animals as well as activities. This is the basic kind… of love, that can be meant when one says, "Oh, I love that TV show." Agape is the love of the spirit. It's the sort of love that arises from situation, and deep understanding between people. For the ancient greeks, this is the kind of love that warriors felt. It inspired them to sacrifice themselves for one another. It is also applied to religious love. For many people this is the highest form of love they will feel. Eros is passionate love, but it is not limited to sexual passion. Eros is touched by the beauty within, which creates a longing. It is the force which inspires not only lovers, but philosophy as well. It is this love that envelopes you, and fills you with euphoria. Some people think this is what they feel when they first meet someone, but they are confusing it with mere desire. All these loves can be applied to spouses, friends, and family, and is not limited to any one word. (MORE)
