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Concept of love Quote by Iris Murdoch

“We need a moral philosophy in which the concept of love, so rarely mentioned now by philosophers, can once again be made central.” quote by Iris Murdoch
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“We need a moral philosophy in which the concept of love, so rarely mentioned now by philosophers, can once again be made central.”

Iris Murdoch

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Source Book: The Sovereignty of Good, Iris Murdoch, 1970

A call to restore love as a central philosophical principle, countering its marginalization.

In simple terms: Make love central in philosophy.

Key Takeaway

Re‑integrate love into ethical theory.

Themes

ethics philosophy love humanism

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

theoretical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic discourse
  • public policy
  • personal relationships
  • counseling

Key Concepts

moral centrality affective theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love be defined philosophically?
  • What policies reflect love as a value?
A Different Perspective

Love can be abstract and hard to operationalize.

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