Towards the Performance of Embodied Cultures of Love

Freddie Crous; Leigh Leo

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45996-3_7

Towards the Performance of Embodied Cultures of Love

Freddie Crous, Leigh Leo

Industrial Psychology and People Management

University of Johannesburg

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Abstract

In this chapter, love is approached from an embodiment perspective-an approach which makes it possible to develop and nurture cultures of wellbeing. Specific attention is given to psychological neoteny (extended youthfulness) as a personality structure within which love as a trait is incorporated. In sub-Saharan Africa, neoteny finds expression in a radical form of love known as ubuntu. Two performative instruments, namely the Positivity Projective and Enactment Technique, as well as the Rebirth symbol designed by the eminent artist, Michelangelo Pistoletto, can be used to develop, cultivate and expand cultures which are open and loving.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Handbook of Love
Subtitle of host publication	Transcultural and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	123-133
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030459963
ISBN (Print)	9783030459956
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45996-3_7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

Affability
Cultures of love
Embodiment
Love
Neoteny
Performative instruments
Radical love
Ubuntu

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General Psychology
General Social Sciences

UN SDGs

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