Socrates defined Eros as also working with the soul to recall knowledge of beauty, and in that capacity contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth While Eros can simply be an earthy thing, when Spirit infused and elevated to it’s true position, it speaks deeply of universal mysteries, and is usually most keenly expressed within the most sacred of all relationships, that between husband and wife. Eros is an exulted and beautifully idealistic love, usually between a man and woman, but can also be “platonic” and extend to deeply intimate friendships. It is good and right, but it is usually not enough to sustain a relationship long term. It leads to children, family, joy and laughter. Lewis distinguishes Eros from natural sexual urges and lusts, because Eros is a state of the heart and while it is intimately related to sex, sex can exist, and often does exist, without Eros enlivening it.
Eros-A love felt particularly within the body (trembling excitement, elation, joy), coloured and underpinned by deep and beautiful procreative urges.I’ll try to compile posts for each week for discussion but if plans go sideways you can always return to this post to comment with your thoughts.The Greeks had four words to describe what we call love, Eros, (romantic love), Phileo, (enjoyment, fondness, friendship), Storge (family loyalty) and Agape (unconditional love with stick-ability). June 22 – 30 Chapters 5 & 6 Eros & Charityįortunately, it’s a rather short book comprising of approximately 180 pages so the reading commitment will be more than manageable. June 1 – 7 Chapters 1 & 2 Introduction & Liking and Loves …. They are the only audio talks that remain of Lewis.Īs for a schedule, I thought I’d go with this: The Four Loves is based on radio talks that Lewis gave on the BBC in 1958 where he explored these different kinds of love: Storge (family affection), Philia (friendship), Eros (romantic love) and Agape or Charity (God love). Lewis is best known for his Chronicles of Narnia books, but in his time he was more respected as a professor and expert in medieval and renaissance literature and for his theological works. Links to posts: Chapter 1 & 2 Introduction & Liking and Loves for the Subhuman / Chapter 3 Affection / Chapter 4 Friendship / Chapter 5 Eros / Chapter 6 CharityĬ.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves for the month of June! Do you want to learn more? Then please join me in my read-along of C.S.
but the Greeks have different words for these feelings of love and each has its different distinctions. What are your ideas about love? Is love an overwhelming romantic feeling? Can it be a decision or a duty? Can you fall out of love? Have you wished for a better understanding of the love of God? Can friends love each other? What about families and our love for them? In English, we use the same word for all these feelings … love ….
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