The forgotten art of love : what love means and why it matters

"This new book examines love in its complex entirety biological, philosophical, historical, religious, and socio-economic to fill in critical voids in Fromm's classic work and to provide a contemporary understanding, based on science and philosophy, of love. The author's goal is to help readers understand themselves better and improve their relationships. A cardiologist and physician-scientist by training, Dr. Zadeh learned first-hand of the close relationship between heart disease and the state of the mind. Happy people get less sick while discontent with life is linked to higher frequency of illness. To attend to a patient with heart disease, a physician must look at both the body and the mind. Drawing from his clinical experience, Dr. Zadeh used his skills in the analysis and synthesis of comprehensive, complex data to formulate new concepts and hypotheses on well-being. At the core of the human condition is love. But love as Dr. Zadeh points out is widely misunderstood which makes it less attainable for many. Born to a psychologist and forensic psychiatrist, he grew up influenced by the classic concepts of love authored by Erich Fromm. After years of practicing and teaching medicine, he returned to this classic work, recognizing the accomplishments of Fromm but also seeing the limitations of his ideas for a new century of readers. Dr. Zadeh set out to expand on Fromm's concepts and brought them into the context of contemporary knowledge and to build upon them to establish a new vision of the human existence. Tested by a wide online readership, he found a balance in discussing complex content with scientific depth in a way that is understandable and accessible to a wide audience. The Forgotten Art of Love picks up where Fromm left off many decades ago, arguing for a more complex vision of love than what is most commonly assumed today. Going beyond Fromm's hypotheses, Dr. Zadeh's book expands the discussions of love on the basis of contemporary insights into physiology and evolution. He attempts to disentangle love from commonly associated human instincts, such as lust and attachment, and explores the concept of love in the light of society, philosophy, and religion."--Publisher's description. "This new book examines love in its complex entirety biological, philosophical, historical, religious, and socio-economic to fill in critical voids in Fromm s classic work and to provide a contemporary understanding, based on science and philosophy, of love. The author s goal is to help readers understand themselves better and improve their relationships. A cardiologist and physician-scientist by training, Dr. Zadeh learned first-hand of the close relationship between heart disease and the state of the mind. Happy people get less sick while discontent with life is linked to higher frequency of illness. To attend to a patient with heart disease, a physician must look at both the body and the mind. Drawing from his clinical experience, Dr. Zadeh used his skills in the analysis and synthesis of comprehensive, complex data to formulate new concepts and hypotheses on well-being. At the core of the human condition is love. But love as Dr. Zadeh points out is widely misunderstood which makes it less attainable for many. Born to a psychologist and forensic psychiatrist, he grew up influenced by the classic concepts of love authored by Erich Fromm. After years of practicing and teaching medicine, he returned to this classic work, recognizing the accomplishments of Fromm but also seeing the limitations of his ideas for a new century of readers. Dr. Zadeh set out to expand on Fromm s concepts and brought them into the context of contemporary knowledge and to build upon them to establish a new vision of the human existence. Tested by a wide online readership, he found a balance in discussing complex content with scientific depth in a way that is understandable and accessible to a wide audience. The Forgotten Art of Love picks up where Fromm left off many decades ago, arguing for a more complex vision of love than what is most commonly assumed today. Going beyond Fromm s hypotheses, Dr. Zadeh s book expands the discussions of love on the basis of contemporary insights into physiology and evolution. He attempts to disentangle love from commonly associated human instincts, such as lust and attachment, and explores the concept of love in the light of society, philosophy, and religion."--Publisher's description Explore The Many Facets Of Our Most Valued Emotion Cardiologist And Professor Armin Zadeh Revisits Psychologist Erich Fromm's The Art Of Loving, A Book That Has Fascinated Him For Decades. The Forgotten Art Of Love Examines Love In Its Complex Entirety — Through The Lenses Of Biology, Philosophy, History, Religion, Sociology, And Economics — To Fill In Critical Voids In Fromm's Classic Work And To Provide A Contemporary Understanding Of Love. This Unique And Wide-ranging Book Looks At Love's Crucial Role In Every Aspect Of Human Existence, Exploring What Love Has To Do With Sex, Spirituality, Society, And The Meaning Of Life; Different Kinds Of Love (for Our Children, For Our Neighbors); And Whether Love Is A Matter Of Luck Or An Art That Can Be Mastered. Dr. Zadeh Provides A Fascinating, Empowering Guide To Enhancing Relationships And Happiness — Concluding With A Provocative Vision For Firmly Anchoring Love In Our Society. Un Livre Qui Fait Du Bien Et Qui Propose Une Méthode Pour Profiter De L'ici Et Maintenant. Vous Avez Du Mal à Prendre Votre Respiration ? Vous Avez Les épaules Crispées, Le Corps Endolori Et Vous êtes épuisé Par Les Nuits Sans Sommeil ? Vous Passez Vos Journées à Sauter D'une Tâche à L'autre, Sans Jamais Prendre Le Temps De Faire Ce Qui Vous Tient Vraiment à Coeur ? Vous êtes Emportés Dans Ce Rythme Infernal Et Il Vous Semble Impossible De Vous Arrêter ? Vous Vous Sentez Submergés Par Les To-do Lists, Les E-mails Par Centaine Et Les Réunions Qui N'en Finissent Pas ? Si Vous Vous Reconnaissez Dans Ce Tableau, Ne Vous Inquiétez Pas. Lisez Ce Livre Et Apprenez à Appuyer Sur Le Bouton Pause, Avant Que La Vie Ne Le Fasse Pour Vous. · Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving has become a classic, but doesn’t take into account more contemporary science and psychology · Dr. Zadeh became fascinated with Fromm’s work early in his life, and returned to it after being a practicing cardiologist · Combines physical science with psychological insight to show how love relates to body, mind, and spirit · Reclaims the “art” of loving others for a new generation of readers Introduction What is love? Why do we love? Love as an art Self-love Love and romantic relationships Love and sex Love and gender Love for our children Love and religion Love and society Love and the world Love and human differences Love and happiness Love and the meaning of life Mastering the art of love A call for teaching love.