PHIL 2170 Lecture : Point 16

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Counterarguments from emotion : emotions are property-dependent (quality or property that makes us love the object) (p. 13, emotions are intentional (p. 14-15, emotions are felt (p. 15) Counterarguments from love : love is a virtue (p. 16, love is a set of desires (p. 14-15) Halwani"s examples are consistently negative (i. e sorrow, grief, fear are grouped into a similar group of emotions as love) Several of these characteristics can be found in many long-term emotions (halwani"s list of love"s characteristics). Can apply to different kinds of loving relationships other than romantic love, from which we are trying to distinguish. #16 is essential concern as a marker for love. Romantic love but no concern for the lovers" well being: ex. The symposium in order to be a better man (in greece), you needed to have sex with older men. Learned to make speeches, be honorable, how to act, etc. What love should do and what role love should play in leading a morally good life.

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