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Philosophy of Love: A Partial Summing-Up Philosophy of Love: A Partial Summing-Up Philosophy of Love: A Partial Summing-Up is a 2009 book by the American philosopher Irving Singer, in which the author summarizes and expands upon the themes of his earlier three-volume works "The Nature of Love" (1984–1987) and "Meaning in Life" (1992–1996). The book, which has been described as an "intellectual biography" by its author, received positive reviews. "Philosophy of Love: A Partial Summing-Up" was published by MIT Press. "Philosophy of Love: A Partial Summing-Up" received positive reviews from the philosopher Leslie Armour in "Library Journal", and in "Publishers Weekly". The book was also reviewed