The Evolution of Love

audiobook

The Evolution of Love

by Emil Lucka

EN·~9 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

THE EVOLUTION OF LOVE - THE FIRST STAGE: THE SEXUAL INSTINCT

34:24

THE SECOND STAGE: LOVE - CHAPTER I - THE BIRTH OF EUROPE

2:32:49

CHAPTER II - THE DEIFICATION OF WOMAN - (THE FIRST FORM OF METAPHYSICAL EROTICISM)

3:07:29

CHAPTER III - PERVERSIONS OF METAPHYSICAL EROTICISM

24:52

THE THIRD STAGE - (The Unity of Sexual Impulse and Love) - CHAPTER I. - THE LONGING FOR THE SYNTHESIS.

39:38

CHAPTER II - THE LOVE-DEATH - (THE SECOND FORM OF METAPHYSICAL EROTICISM)

29:00

CHAPTER III - THE CONFLICT BETWEEN SEXUALITY AND LOVE - The Seeker of Love and The Slave of Love

16:00

CHAPTER IV - THE REVENGE OF SEXUALITY - The Demoniacal and the Obscene

15:48

CONCLUSION - THE PSYCHOGENETIC LAW - The Individual as an Epitome of the Human Race

40:04

Description

A sweeping exploration of love’s origins, this work invites listeners to travel from the earliest, almost primal expressions of affection to the lofty, almost mystical heights of what the author calls “metaphysical eroticism.” Drawing on ancient poetry, classical philosophy, and a wealth of historical episodes, it weaves together psychology and the rise of civilization, showing how each era reshaped the emotional currents that bind people together.

Rather than reducing love to a simple biological urge, the author argues for its independent, evolving nature, tracing distinct phases that mirror humanity’s own development. Rich with original research and thought‑provoking deductions, the book challenges conventional views and opens a dialogue between historians, psychologists, and anyone curious about the deeper currents that have guided human hearts through the ages.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (540K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-02-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Emil Lucka

Emil Lucka

1877–1941

A Viennese writer and cultural thinker, he moved between fiction, drama, poetry, and philosophy with unusual range. His work was shaped by big questions about love, spirit, and modern life.

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