Love - 4 types Flashcards

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What are the four types of love?

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agape
philial
divine
eros

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What is agape love?

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unconditional
selfless
active/willed love

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How is agape love demonstrated in Buddhism?

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known as advesa and maitri
needed for enlightenment
e.g. motivates Bodhisattvas to delay final step of nirvana so that others could be helped

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Examples of agape in Christianity?

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The Good Samaritan

Adulterous Woman

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How can agape be shown in everyday life?

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giving to charity

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What are the benefits of practicing agape?

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benefits others - selfless

equality - unconditional love toward everyone

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what are the potential issues with practicing agape?

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detrimental to self
difficult to love everyone equally
false concept - no one can be entirely selfless

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What is philial love?

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brotherhood / sisterhood
friendship
bonds between communities

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What are the benefits of practicing philial love?

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encourages community + harmonious society

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What are the potential issues with practicing philial love?

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tensions between groups - clan identity

peer pressure

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What is divine love?

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love for God

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Example of divine love?

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practicing religion - going to church

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What are the benefits of practicing divine love?

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something to believe in

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What are the possible issues with practicing divine love?

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does not apply to everyone

love towards something that may not exist

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What is eros love?

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sexual love
love that seeks wholeness
focus on physical body
passions of love

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Example of eros love?

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sex

love at first sight

17
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what are the benefits of practicing eros love?

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procreation

strengthens relationship

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What are the potential issues with practicing eros love?

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too much focus on physical body
too individual - not focussed on benefitting society
not eternal