Something that you can find anywhere around the world in any circumstances, no matter what person, place or thing is love. It is usually describe as the universal language of love; it is well defined as a way to communicate ideas or feelings of strong affection or attraction, limitlessly (universal). Many people have thought of definitions and explanations of what love truly is. Love has been around for as long as we can remember. Throughout time The Greeks, Philosophers, Sociologist, and Religious Faiths have given their own definition of what love really is. Perhaps love may be defined in the deeds of ordinary people and marriages.
Since the English word love is used so broadly, sometimes is hard to define what love actually is. The Greeks have some of the first documentations of their meaning and the different uses of what the word love is to them. The first and most used word when someone says “I’m in love” is the word Eros. This type of love covers just about everything whether it is puppy love or when it comes to strong sensual passion. Eros can either thrive according to the situations with two people or simply evaporate depending on the actions taken. Philia another form of love is said to be more like the love of friendships. It is known to be a wonderful type of love while it last because it is usually not very reliable. The Greeks saw Agape not as limited as Philia and Eros love. It is based on someone’s commitment of decision. As said in the new testament” those who love (agape) Jesus will do what Jesus taught” (John 14:15, 23).
The Greeks had their own perspective on love but also great philosophers have their own definitions and explanations of what love is. One of the best philosophers of all time says that love the way “You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an
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imperfect person perfectly"(keen). He believes that love is not really something you fall into but is a way to combine many different skills...