Why do we love? A philosophical inquiry - Skye C. Cleary

According to Plato's theory, why do humans seek love?

• To satisfy basic desires

• To escape loneliness

• To become complete by finding their other half

• To perpetuate the species

What did Schopenhauer believe was the main purpose of love?

• To achieve personal happiness

• To trick humans into having children

• To overcome fear of the world

• To find a soulmate

What did Bertrand Russell suggest love helps humans overcome?

• The need for material possessions

• The desire for power

• Fear of the cold, cruel world and loneliness

• The pursuit of enlightenment

In some philosophical views, what is romantic love considered to be a major source of?

• Joy and fulfillment

• Suffering and attachments

• Personal growth and discovery

• Social connection and community