Prolégomènes à une métaphysique de l’amour. Sources et ressources

Abstract

This article seeks to show the relevance of a metaphysics of love. The first part proposes a state of the art, establishing that current philosophers are increasingly interested in love, and even that some have proposed a metaphysical approach that remains more programmatic than effective. The second part shows an unexpected convergence between ten aporias posed by love and those questioning metaphysics. The third part confronts the fifth aporia – is love free or self-interested? The third part confronts the fifth aporia – is love gratuitous or self-interested? –, to decide in favor of disinterestedness, while recognizing its completion in the reciprocity or communion of persons.