Letter From The Editors

We are excited to present the 10th edition of Anamnesis. This issue, themed The Anniversary,  marks a celebration of love, an innate human emotion that connects all of us. This year, we welcomed thought-provoking essays that engage with love in its numerous forms, exploring questions of its origin, its impact on human life, and its deeper philosophical meaning.

We began with a simple, yet reflective question, that searches for the inner lens: what is love? Our contributors have taken this query in many directions. From examining the romanticizing of negative emotions to exploring love as a force at the foundation of our existence. Each essay brings a unique perspective lens, engaging with love not just as a feeling, but as an energy that can reshape our understanding of reality.

Throughout our addition, we feature Alexis Cao's essay, "Romanticizing Negative Emotions as a Way of Non-Seriousness, Instrumentalization, and Abjection," which interrogates the societal tendency to romanticize negative emotions. Arshia Hamidi’s "The Essence of Existence: Omnipotent Love as the Foundation of Reality" challenges us to consider love’s relationship with existence, while Elena Ding reflects on the nature of reason and its mutual correspondence to love. 

In addition, we are honored to include an interview with Rick Anthony Furtak, a professor at Colorado College. Furtak’s work has focused on making sense of love through the lens of existential philosophers. The reflections help us piece together how love shapes the human experience. 

The works in this piece reflect the diverse ways in which love influences our lives and our thinking. We hope this edition sparks thoughtful reflections and conversations, inviting you to consider the many facets of love that shape us all.

With much love, 

Your editors