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• Immanuel Kant 18 min read

  Kant's moral philosophy centers on respect as a foundational concept, particularly his idea that we must treat humanity never merely as a means but always as an end in itself. His distinction between respect and other emotions is essential context for any philosophical examination of respect in love.

• Agape 10 min read

  The ancient Greek concept of agape represents unconditional love distinct from eros or philia, and has been central to philosophical and theological discussions about the relationship between love and respect. Understanding this distinction enriches any examination of love's moral dimensions.

• Harry Frankfurt 12 min read

  Frankfurt's influential work 'The Reasons of Love' explores the nature of love, care, and what we value, offering a contemporary analytic philosophy perspective on how love relates to autonomy and respect for persons that would contextualize this discussion.