"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence" _x000D_ -Erich Fromm, The Art Of Loving_x000D_ _x000D_ Do you agree or disagree with the above? That's an example of the type of quotes we'll be discussing in this fascinating and enlightening look at a book that has piqued the interests of skeptics, romantics and academics for decades!_x000D_ _x000D_ What is love, really? Is it something we fall into… or something we learn to do? And if it’s the latter, what does that even look like? In this discussion, open to all, whether you’ve read The Art of Loving or have never heard of Erich Fromm, we’ll explore one of the most influential and misunderstood ideas of the 20th century: love not as a feeling, but as a skill. Hosted by Anastasiia, a Russian artist and Fromm enthusiast, this session will introduce you to Fromm’s powerful framework for understanding different types of love like self-love, brotherly love, erotic love, and what gets in the way of living them out fully._x000D_ _x000D_ Together, we’ll discuss how capitalism, consumerism, and narcissism may be warping our ability to connect, and how discipline, faith, and patience could restore it. We’ll ask: Can we love others if we don’t love ourselves? Is modern culture even compatible with real connection? Through stories, quotes, questions, and shared reflection, we’ll take a deep, engaging look at how love can be more than a dream, it can be a conscious practice. Whether you’re romantic, skeptical, or somewhere in between, come ready to think, share, and maybe even grow._x000D_ _x000D_ “爱是人类存在问题的唯一理智且令人满意的答案”_x000D_ ——埃里希·弗洛姆，《爱的艺术》_x000D_ _x000D_ 你是否同意或不同意这句话？这正是我们将在这场引人深思的讨论中探讨的主题之一，《爱的艺术》这本书引发了许多怀疑主义者、浪漫主义者和学者的兴趣。_x000D_ _x000D_ 究竟什么是爱？它是我们陷入的情感，还是我们学习的一种能力？如果是后者，那又该是什么样子呢？在这个开放的讨论中，无论你是否读过《爱的艺术》或听说过弗洛姆的名字，我们都会一起探讨20世纪最具影响力也最常被误解的思想之一：爱不仅是一种情感，而是一项技能。本次讨论将由俄罗斯艺术家兼弗洛姆的爱好者Anastasiia主持，她将带我们深入了解弗洛姆关于自爱、兄弟之爱、性爱等不同类型的爱的强大框架，以及现代社会如何阻碍我们去体验这些爱。_x000D_ _x000D_ 我们还将探讨资本主义、消费主义和自恋主义如何扭曲我们的人际关系能力，如何通过纪律、信念和耐心去修复它。我们会问：如果我们不能爱自己，是否能够去爱别人？现代文化是否真的与真实的连接相容？通过故事、名言、问题和反思的交流，我们将一起深刻思考，如何让爱不仅是一个梦，而是一个有意识的实践。不论你是浪漫的、怀疑的，还是介于两者之间，都欢迎来思考、分享，甚至可能在这次讨论中有所成长。