Philosophy of desire

Centuries before Christianity the Greeks had their own ideas about desire – Erotic love was not a pleasant diversion but a high-stakes trial to be survived, quivering with perilous energy

They speculate that perhaps early human ancestors were driven by a desire to create symmetry and enjoy the act of craftsmanship, though the exact function remains unclear

The Greek crisis has had some devastating effects on the every day lives of ordinary Greeks. Millions have lost their jobs; others have been forced to emigrate, while some even took their own lives. The fabric of society is gradually disintegrating. But a side effect of the harsh economic conditions is that the sexual drive of Greeks has also followed the path of the country’s economy.

Total satisfaction in many instances is impossible to achieve.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has acknowledged that he feels he now enjoys less power over his life since he became involved in politics, particularly after he took over as prime minister.