The spirit of a production-centered, commodity-greedy society is such that only the non-conformist can defend himself sufficiently against it. Those who are seriously concerned with love as the only rational answer to the problem of human existence must, then, arrive at the conclusion that important and radical changes in our social structure are necessary, if love is to become a social and not a highly individualistic, marginal phenomenon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Radical social change is needed for love to be a central force in a capitalist society.
- In plain terms
- To make love common, we must change society.
- What can you take from it?
- Social change supports love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is society making love harder?
- What changes would help love?
Another view
Love can exist within flawed structures.
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