<b>Eros, Filia and Agape: the love from the Greek world to Christian conception</b> - doi: 10.4025/actascihumansoc.v33i2.10173

  • Elton Moreira Quadros Institudo de Filosofia Nossa Senhora das Vitórias e Faculdade Juvêncio Terra
Keywords: love, mythology, christianity, greek philosophy, gratuity

Abstract

This paper aimed to discuss the love based on three conceptions: Eros, Filia and Agape. The first is introduced according to the Greek mythology and the reflections of Plato. The second, Filia, is presented based on the Aristotle's insights. Finally, the Christian context is used for the understanding Agape. Furthermore, the paper also intends to reflect on the characteristics that differentiate the forms of love and the visions of Greeks and Christians.

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Author Biography

Elton Moreira Quadros, Institudo de Filosofia Nossa Senhora das Vitórias e Faculdade Juvêncio Terra
Professor de Filosofia. Interesses em Fenomenologia, Filosofia e Literatura e Filosofia da Religião.
Published
2011-12-19
How to Cite
Quadros, E. M. (2011). <b>Eros, Filia and Agape: the love from the Greek world to Christian conception</b&gt; - doi: 10.4025/actascihumansoc.v33i2.10173. Acta Scientiarum. Human and Social Sciences, 33(2), 165-171. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihumansoc.v33i2.10173
Section
Philosophy