Month: September 2018

All humans have a strong affection or association with either humans or other objects. In the different hundreds of languages, the word “love” is used flexibly on different object/humans to express various emotions. The Greek language is one that has popularly given the word love other names, to show what exactly they mean. There are… Continue reading What Is Phileo Love? Definition and Examples

Put simply, Platonic Love is love without physical attraction. It was never called this by Plato himself (for whom it was named), but it is a form of love he discussed extensively. Some other forms of love that would fall into the “Platonic” category are Agape love, Philia love, and more, since these forms of love don’t… Continue reading What Is Platonic Love? Definition & Examples

What Is Storge Love? Definition & More Storge Love is a concept from Classic Greece that means “familial love” or “love of ones family & friends” and considered love that we sense instinctually. It is conceptually similar to Philia love. The word “Storge” has its origins from the Ancient Greek language. It is pronounced STOR-jay. The… Continue reading What Is Storge Love? Definitions and Examples

Philia love is a concept that comes to us from Ancient Greece and is most often translated as an “affection” or a “brotherly love.” TYPES OF PHILIA LOVE Aristotle wrote of 3 types of “philia” these are: Friendships of Utility – These are generally transactional “friends” like a cashier at a gas station. In modern times… Continue reading What Is Philia Love? | Definition and Examples

What Is Agape Love? Definition & Examples The word agape originated in Ancient Greece and is considered the highest form of love. It is the broad, or “universal,” form of love that includes things like “love of all people” and “love of the Earth.” Within Christianity, agape is considered the Love of God or Christ. Every one… Continue reading What Is Agape Love? Definitions and Examples

According the basic dictionary definition, love is a strong or passionate feeling towards someone or something. Love has been defined many ways in many cultures, and below you will find a list of the many ways of love defined throughout the world and across time. GREEKS & LOVE Here are some the Greek types of love.… Continue reading Definitions of Love Throughout The World