Would you take a pill that made you love everyone? | Meghan Sullivan

The essence of a good life centers on love, a virtue often underestimated in contemporary society. Meghan Sullivan draws on philosophical and religious traditions, contrasting Aristotle's view of love as the recognition of virtue in another with Jesus's emphasis on vulnerability as the foundation for connection. Aristotle believed love dissolves the boundary between individuals, incorporating both the good and bad of the loved one into oneself, while Jesus, through the parable of the Good Samaritan, highlighted vulnerability as the key to dissolving boundaries between people. Social psychologist Arthur Aaron demonstrated that vulnerability could foster closeness between strangers. Sullivan argues that embracing vulnerability is essential for overcoming ethical stagnation and fostering genuine connection.