In the presence of our addictions, we are not free to ask what we really desire. Eros is silent. The addiction floods us with the noise of its demand… - Sam Keen

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In the presence of our addictions, we are not free to ask what we really desire. Eros is silent. The addiction floods us with the noise of its demands, the plans for its satisfaction. There is no interval for deliberation.

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About Sam Keen

Sam Keen (born 1931) is an American author, professor and philosopher who is best known for his exploration of questions regarding love, life, religion, and being a man in contemporary society.

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