The Invention of L’Amour à la Française: How the French Cultivated Romantic Passion

PDF Version. Passion might be hardwired into our biology, but how we love is entirely learned from culture. Here is the true story of how French culture “invented” modern romantic love—L’Amour à la Française—and its lexicon, like rendezvous, tête-à-tête, amour … Continue reading

Empathy and Compassion in Wolves and Dogs Are Capable of Crossing the Species Barriers

PDF Version. There is a substantial body of scientific evidence that suggests empathy and compassion are not exclusively human abilities. As we continue to explore the strengths of animals’ minds and emotions, we discover that their capacities for love are … Continue reading