Meghan Sullivan discusses the disconnect between love and moral philosophy in contemporary society, highlighting how love is often seen as a psychological phenomenon detached from ethics. She emphasizes a 'Love Ethic' rooted in ancient traditions, particularly the Christian narrative of the Good Samaritan, encouraging empathy and moral responsibility not just towards friends but strangers. Sullivan stresses the importance of rekindling these ideals in an era marked by division and isolation, advocating for a love-based approach to navigate ethical dilemmas and societal challenges.
A Love Ethic or a love-based approach to ethics says to love your neighbor with the same intensity with which you love yourself.
Aristotle famously said when you really love a friend, you experience that person as a second self.
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