Existentialism and Modern Love: On Loving Authentically

Malaysian Philosophy Society

Learn how to fall in love and make love last in this Practical Philosophy webinar on Existentialism and Modern Romantic Relationships!

Getting into a relationship is not easy nowadays. With dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and the more controversial Sugarbook, it’s getting even harder to make deep, authentic connections. 🥀📲Being in a relationship in the modern days is challenging too; our expectations for our romantic partners have changed. We expect instant replies, expensive dates, or “more space”. Not to mention better sex. 💞How can you better understand your partner and be better understood? How can you thrive in romantic relationships in the modern era? 💏Join us as we explore these issues through the lens of Existentialism. We cover timeless wisdom from thinkers including Sartre, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and more. You will learn the insights and practices to thrive both as an individual and a couple, in the context of modern society. 🌟<h3>Topics: </h3>🗣 What is romantic love? How is it different from attachments, lust and friendships? 🗣 How modern love changes love and romantic relationships, and what the existentialists have to say about this🗣 Different existentialists’ views on romantic love and what the existentialists consider a good relationship as 🗣 How existentialism can help us be better lovers🗣 Why do we seek the right person in relationships? Does the right person really exist? <h3>Event Outcomes:</h3>✨ Discover the essence of love, and learn to differentiate true love from attachment and lust,✨ Gain clearer perspectives on what an authentic relationship entails and the effective practices to building one, ✨ Learn the right thinking framework to employ and the right actions to take when relationship obstacles like communication breakdowns arise, ✨ Know what it takes to better understand yourself and your romantic partner, and✨ Learn the existential practices to thrive in romantic relationships and navigate through relationship breaks. Join us. Start taking charge of your love life and build the romantic relationship you have always wanted to, with insights from expert and philosopher of love, Dr. Skye Clear!🔥<h3>About The Speaker:</h3><a href="https://skyecleary.com/about/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Skye C. Cleary</a> is a philosopher and author of Existentialism and Romantic Love and co-editor of How to Live a Good Life. She teaches at Columbia University, Barnard College, ThinkOlio, and previously at the City University of New York, the New York Public Library, and in a prison. Skye is former Editor-in-Chief of the American Philosophical Association’s Blog, an advisory board member of Strategy of Mind, and a certified fellow with the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. Her work has been published with The Paris Review, Aeon, The Times Literary Supplement, TED-Ed, Los Angeles Review of Books, and others. ✅ E-certificate will be provided.*Note: A PayPal account is NOT required to register for the event.

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