Description
The Curious History of Love
Author: Kaufmann Jean-Claude
Language: EnglishKeywords
Publication date: 12-2011
200 p. · 15.2x22.9 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 12-2011
200 p. · 15.8x23.6 cm · Hardback
Description
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In this short book Jean-Claude Kaufmann offers a fresh account of the history of a feeling unlike any other. The modern idea of love as passion was born in the 12th century but it was marginalized by the rise of a kind of instrumental, calculating reason that became increasingly central to modern societies. As calculating reason began to encroach on the personal domain, many individuals sought to escape from it, searching for happiness elsewhere. As our societies become dominated by calculating reason and selfish individualism, we search elsewhere for the kind of happy love that will heal all our wounds. This is why we experience so many changes of heart in our personal lives: at times we are coldly calculating and then, a few moments later, we sacrifice ourselves to love without a second thought.
Written by one of France's leading sociologists, this highly readable book sheds new light on love and happiness and will resonate with many readers.
1. Where Does Love Come From?
2. At The Crossroads
3. Love's Revolutionaries
4. Enter The Happy Couple
5. In Search of Happiness
Conclusion
A Note on Methodology
References
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