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Beyond “happy ever after”: The truth about love

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What’s the relationship between love and happiness? The answer is not as simple as you might think. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum Carrie Jenkins, a writer and professor of philosophy at UBC, about her research to understand love in all its forms. They discuss the limitations of romantic love, the stigma of singlehood, the realities of non-monogamy, and the social constructs that connect them all.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (03:14) - Western Views on Romantic Love
  • (05:21) - Biological & Social Approaches to the Philosophy of Love
  • (08:53) - Romantic Love, Capitalism, and Power
  • (13:06) - What is Sad Love?
  • (17:01) - Rethinking Love Beyond Happiness
  • (19:45) - The Stigma of Being Single
  • (22:13) - Gen Z, Loneliness, and Love Today
  • (26:28) - Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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What’s the relationship between love and happiness? The answer is not as simple as you might think. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum Carrie Jenkins, a writer and professor of philosophy at UBC, about her research to understand love in all its forms. They discuss the limitations of romantic love, the stigma of singlehood, the realities of non-monogamy, and the social constructs that connect them all.

LINKS

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (03:14) - Western Views on Romantic Love
  • (05:21) - Biological & Social Approaches to the Philosophy of Love
  • (08:53) - Romantic Love, Capitalism, and Power
  • (13:06) - What is Sad Love?
  • (17:01) - Rethinking Love Beyond Happiness
  • (19:45) - The Stigma of Being Single
  • (22:13) - Gen Z, Loneliness, and Love Today
  • (26:28) - Conclusion & Key Takeaways
  continue reading

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