Why do we love? A philosophical inquiry
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-love-a-philosophical-inquiry-skye-c-cleary
1.Discuss. Why do we love? It’s heart-breaking and complicated most of the times yet do we need it at all?
2. How does the video define love? Put the words in order
intoxicating
heart-breaking
beautiful
soul crushing
3. What are the 5 Philosophers mentioned?
4. Watch again and write each Philosopher’s view on love.
5. Vocabulary work. Which Philosopher says what?
Dependance on another means boredom and power games
We succeed in perpetuating human species and perpetuating human tragedy
Quench our physical and psychological desires
It enriches our whole being together
Attachments are a great source of suffering
Love is the longing to find a soulmate who makes us feel whole again
Love infuses our life with meaning