[D-fendr]

But ours could just as easily be an irrational, atavistic genetic vestige of our developmental history to which some silly Platonists have attached a nobler, "higher" title.

It could be. But the fact that you can consider whether it is also means that, if it is, you can choose otherwise. Ducks (as far as we know) can't do this.

You have this choice.

[kosta50]

you can choose otherwise. Ducks (as far as we know) can't do this.

Humans are a different kind of animal. Still your definition of love applies to both. The issue of choice in this case is irrelevant.