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In a world filled with superficial portrayals of love and ethics, Susi Ferrarello beautifully engages their intricacies. The Ethics of Love pushes the reader to think more deeply about anger, choice, tragedy, unconditionality, and meaning. Ferrarello's use of case illustrations, classic literature, practical application, and reflective exercises make the book accessible and highly enjoyable. I highly recommend it! Louis Hoffman, PhD Licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Editor, Humansitic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity Dr. Ferrarello's The Ethics of Love is an elegant and meaningful exploration. She uses mythology, philosophy and relatable case examples interwoven to facilitate an exploration of themes associated with the suffering, pleasure and power of love. Throughout, the reader becomes acquainted with the universality and nuances of love and the ethical responsibility we all have in our treatment of those who are close to us. Ferrarello's command in depth and breadth of sources and her creativity in bringing them together is a delight. It is a treasure - integrating a rich tapestry of philosophy, myth and clinical work that is thought-provoking, relatable, and engaging throughout. Nicolle Zapien, PhD, LMFT Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies Candidate, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California What can we learn from ancient philosophy and, especially, from Greek mythology? A practical way of life. In this extraordinarybook, Susi Ferrarello brings the reader through a journey of myths and persons, human experiences and philosophical interrogations, in search of the meaning of every form of love. Through the stories of her clients, the author unveils the ethical framework of every affective relationship, recalling not merely the vulnerability of human being, but also her resilient ability to stand for what matters in life. Francesca Brencio, Philosopher (University of Seville, Spain)

In a world filled with superficial portrayals of love and ethics, Susi Ferrarello beautifully engages their intricacies. The Ethics of Love pushes the reader to think more deeply about anger, choice, tragedy, unconditionality, and meaning. Ferrarello's use of case illustrations, classic literature, practical application, and reflective exercises make the book accessible and highly enjoyable. I highly recommend it! Louis Hoffman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association; Editor, Humanistic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity Dr Ferrarello's The Ethics of Love is an elegant and meaningful exploration. She uses mythology, philosophy and relatable case examples interwoven to facilitate an exploration of themes associated with the suffering, pleasure and power of love. Throughout, the reader becomes acquainted with the universality and nuances of love and the ethical responsibility we all have in our treatment of those who are close to us. Ferrarello's command in depth and breadth of sources and her creativity in bringing them together is a delight. It is a treasure-integrating a rich tapestry of philosophy, myth, and clinical work that is thought-provoking, relatable, and engaging throughout. Nicolle Zapien, PhD, LMFT, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies; Candidate, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California What can we learn from ancient philosophy and, especially, from Greek mythology? A practical way of life. In this extraordinarybook, Susi Ferrarello brings the reader through a journey of myths and persons, human experiences, and philosophical interrogations, in search of the meaning of every form of love. Through the stories of her clients, the author unveils the ethical framework of every affective relationship, recalling not merely the vulnerability of human being, but also her resilient ability to stand for what matters in life. Francesca Brencio, Philosopher,University of Seville, Spain

In a world filled with superficial portrayals of love and ethics, Susi Ferrarello beautifully engages their intricacies. The Ethics of Love pushes the reader to think more deeply about anger, choice, tragedy, unconditionality, and meaning. Ferrarello's use of case illustrations, classic literature, practical application, and reflective exercises make the book accessible and highly enjoyable. I highly recommend it! Louis Hoffman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association; Editor, Humansitic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity Dr. Ferrarello's The Ethics of Love is an elegant and meaningful exploration. She uses mythology, philosophy and relatable case examples interwoven to facilitate an exploration of themes associated with the suffering, pleasure and power of love. Throughout, the reader becomes acquainted with the universality and nuances of love and the ethical responsibility we all have in our treatment of those who are close to us. Ferrarello's command in depth and breadth of sources and her creativity in bringing them together is a delight. It is a treasure - integrating a rich tapestry of philosophy, myth and clinical work that is thought-provoking, relatable, and engaging throughout. Nicolle Zapien, PhD, LMFT, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies; Candidate, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California What can we learn from ancient philosophy and, especially, from Greek mythology? A practical way of life. In this extraordinarybook, Susi Ferrarello brings the reader through a journey of myths and persons, human experiences and philosophical interrogations, in search of the meaning of every form of love. Through the stories of her clients, the author unveils the ethical framework of every affective relationship, recalling not merely the vulnerability of human being, but also her resilient ability to stand for what matters in life. Francesca Brencio, Philosopher,University of Seville, Spain

In a world filled with superficial portrayals of love and ethics, Susi Ferrarello beautifully engages their intricacies. The Ethics of Love pushes the reader to think more deeply about anger, choice, tragedy, unconditionality, and meaning. Ferrarello's use of case illustrations, classic literature, practical application, and reflective exercises make the book accessible and highly enjoyable. I highly recommend it! Louis Hoffman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association; Editor, Humanistic Approaches to Multiculturalism and Diversity Dr Ferrarello's The Ethics of Love is an elegant and meaningful exploration. She uses mythology, philosophy, and relatable case examples interwoven to facilitate an exploration of themes associated with the suffering, pleasure, and power of love. Throughout, the reader becomes acquainted with the universality and nuances of love and the ethical responsibility we all have in our treatment of those who are close to us. Ferrarello's command in depth and breadth of sources and her creativity in bringing them together is a delight. It is a treasure-integrating a rich tapestry of philosophy, myth, and clinical work that is thought-provoking, relatable, and engaging throughout. Nicolle Zapien, PhD, LMFT, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies; Candidate, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California What can we learn from ancient philosophy and, especially, from Greek mythology? A practical way of life. In this extraordinarybook, Susi Ferrarello brings the reader through a journey of myths and persons, human experiences, and philosophical interrogations, in search of the meaning of every form of love. Through the stories of her clients, the author unveils the ethical framework of every affective relationship, recalling not merely the vulnerability of human beings, but also her resilient ability to stand for what matters in life. Francesca Brencio, Philosopher,University of Seville, Spain

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Susi Ferrarello is assistant professor at California State University, East Bay. She is also a philosophical counselor and writes for Psychology Today. Among her recent books are Human Emotions and the Origin of Bioethics (Routledge, 2021) and The Role of Bioethics in Emotional Problems (Routledge, 2021).

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