For this reason, the first chapter of her book primarily focuses on what she thinks the definition of love is, which she explains includes components such as care, affection, trust, respect, honesty, communication, and commitment. Hooks is very disturbed by the fact that our culture has lost the true meaning of love, and believes it is because we have no shared definition. She criticizes the way in which "love" is used in today's society: for example, we use the word without much meaning, when referring to how much we like or enjoy our favorite ice cream, color, or game. In this book, hooks combines her personal life experiences with philosophical and psychological ideas to shape her thesis and discuss her main concepts. She provides suggestions on how to reverse our cultural training and become more open to giving and receiving love. Within these chapters, Hooks also provides the reader with reflections on her own journey of love, as well as analysis of society's teachings of love.Īfter examining the ideals of love that society has put forth, Hooks boldly redefines love for the readers. The book is organized into thirteen chapters, in which each chapter discusses an aspect of love. All About Love: New Visions is a book by bell hooks published in 2000 that discusses aspects of romantic love in modern society.
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