I’m sure that Eric would respect our purpose. RESPECT is a concern for the

autonomy of others

In other words a lack of exploitation. We’re not exploiting we’re exploring.

columbus was an explorer

But that’s a good point.

Each of these categories of the art of loving are left to

interpretation

Who’s going to measure a person’s active concern?

How can we make sure that people are responsible for themselves?

How much should we be responsible for others?

Doesn’t the very nature of any relationship involve compromise?

Isn’t exploitation embedded into society itself?

love is complicated

Eric’s last category was KNOWLEDGE; penetrating to the depth of a subject or being.

The union of the lover and the loved.