Tango as a Metaphor for Life: Philosophy in Motion Through Love

This book is the first to explore Argentine tango as both a philosophical practice and a metaphor for human existence.Written by an Argentine professional dancer and academic philosopher, it bridges embodied experience and intellectual inquiry to propose a transformative “philo-tango” approach.Drawing on classical philosophy, existentialism, and contemporary therapeutic movements, the book argues that tango’s five loves-of music, self, partner, floor, and community-offer a kinesthetic path to virtue ethics and personal growth.Through lyrical analysis, case studies, and philosophical reflection, Carone shows how tango can heal, connect, and inspire, making it not just a dance but a way of life.This groundbreaking work will appeal to scholars in philosophy, dance studies, and ethics, as well as practitioners of tango and philosophical counseling. When reading this book, there are moments I literally leap for joy.Tango as a Metaphor for Life will make an important contribution to the fiel