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Love as Valuing a Relationship: A Cognitive and Philosophical Framework

"Love as valuing a relationship is a psychological and philosophical perspective that defines love not merely as a fleeting emotion, but as an active, rational choice to treat a specific bond as a primary source of value. It asserts that the relationship itself provides the "reasons" for love, moving beyond a partner’s individual traits to focus on shared history and mutual commitment. The concept of love as valuing a relationship represents a significant shift from traditional "emotion-first" models. In contemporary psychology and philosophy, specifically within the works of thinkers like Niko Kolodny, love is viewed as a "valuing" of a histo..."

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