Philosophy of Love

Comments discuss the nature and definitions of love, frequently citing that indifference rather than hate is its opposite, and debate unconditional versus conditional love in personal and metaphorical contexts.

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rbanffy Sep 3, 2012 View on HN

Sometimes, love defies reason ;-)

jedimastert Jan 4, 2021 View on HN

We can't change who or how we love

KineticLensman Sep 8, 2024 View on HN

For certain values of 'love', perhaps...

ruang Aug 21, 2010 View on HN

Reminds me of the saying: the opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference.

darkerside Jan 17, 2025 View on HN

The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference

zoomzoom Oct 19, 2010 View on HN

no love without hate, though....

Gravityloss Nov 25, 2017 View on HN

People don't like it if you tell them they can not feel love.

sprusemoose Feb 6, 2022 View on HN

find something or someone to love

krsdcbl Dec 7, 2019 View on HN

Love is human concept, for all we know

worthless-trash Sep 13, 2023 View on HN

With a little bit of love, sure why not ?