Rethinking Love as Union: “As if our boundaries were melting...”

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This article reconsiders one of the most important theories of romantic love in contemporary philosophy, the theory of love as union. Drawing on observations from transpersonal research, the article raises the question whether it is not worthwhile to accept, at least partially, a strong sense of un...

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Published in:	Problemos
Main Author:	Mark Losoncz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Vilnius University Press 2024-04-01
Subjects:	philosophy of love romantic love love as union fusion emotions God
Online Access:	https://www.zurnalai.vu.lt/problemos/article/view/35064

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