The difference is that eros is a kind of passionate desire for an object, typically sexual in nature, whereas 'philia' originally meant a kind of affectionate regard or friendly feeling towards not just one's friends but also possibly towards family members, business partners, and one's country at large (Liddell et al., 1940; Cooper, 1977a).
He had, interestingly, a high and affectionate regard for Neil Kinnock.
Stewart's exasperation with the cultural ignorance of C.P.A. directives is as manifest as his affectionate regard for the rhythms and customs of Arab life, a quality that often recalls an earlier generation of British travel writer.
And we believe there is abundant evidence of the reciprocal and affectionate regard which existed between himself and his queen, during the whole period of their union.
She is, after all, his meal ticket, and his affectionate regard for her, her terrible singing notwithstanding, would prevent him from making his panic so obvious.
His unstinting service to his neighbors, his kindness and unfailing courtesy earned him the respect and affectionate regard of all who worked with him.
Léger's affectionate regard for the Murphys is seen in two informal individual sketches of each, made on their schooner, the Weatherbird, in 1934.
Sterling silver box presented to "Jacob Gould Schurman as the Ameriacan Ambassador to Germany with the Affectionate Regard of his Peking Staff". Cover has engraved signatures of his staff.
Unless you rate your friends by the relative majesty of their position in the world, Artschwager won't have ceased to command, as he deserves to, your affectionate regard.
Dedicated to the Bohemians, "with grateful memories, and feelings of affectionate regard," the book was favorably reviewed in the New York Tribune.
