The Meaning of Love. Readings on the God-Man

The collection includes two cycles of lectures by Vladimir Solovyov, the most prominent representative of Russian idealism. The cycle of lectures "The Meaning of Love" by Vladimir Solovyov is a philosophical investigation that challenges traditional views of love. Solovyov offers... the reader a deep understanding of love as a force capable of overcoming human selfishness, elevating it above other forms of attachment. His reflections open a path to the realization of the true purpose of love, asserting that its full manifestation has not yet been achieved in history. Reading "The Meaning of Love" will enrich your inner world and offer a new perspective on the eternal questions of love and unity. "Readings on the God-Man" is a foundational work that initiated a new direction in Russian religious philosophy. This cycle of lectures, in which the author reflects on the central theme of Christianity—the union of man and God through Christ the God-Man. He reveals the concept of the Church as a God-human organism striving for unity and perfection. The works of V.S. Solovyov had a decisive influence on thinkers such as Nikolai Berdyaev, Sergey Bulgakov, Alexei Losev, and other representatives of Russian philosophy in the 20th century. Solovyov also laid the foundations for discussions on the relationship between religion and science, ethics and politics. The collection will be useful for students and researchers interested in the issues of philosophy and religion.