Philosophy Practice: An Alternative To Counseling And Psychotherapy [Hardcover]

Although philosophy has become a purely academic discipline over the last few centuries, it once played an important role in the politics of many Western nations. Now, the end of the 20th century, philosophy seems to be returning to its original, practical purposes, thanks to the new practice of philosophical counseling, which is now emerging as an alternative to psychoanalysis and other clinical approaches. This volume describes the main theoretical aspects of this practice based on an open-ended dialogue between a philosophical practitioner and a client or a group, and places it in a historical context, while contrasting it with various forms of psychological counseling. To illustrate how philosophy can be beneficial, the author, a practicing philosophical counselor, also presents several case studies from her own practice.SHLOMIT C. SCHUSTER is a practicing philosophical counselor./e As the founder of Center Sophon, which promotes the practice of philosophy in all areas of living, she offers private and group sessions in philosophical counseling and instructs philosophers who want to begin their own counseling practice. She has also published several scholarly articles on philosophical counseling.

Preface
Theoretical Views
Philosophy as an Alternative Practice
Classic Instances of Philosophy as Practice
Philosophical Care
Philosophical Narratives of Lives
Philosophy Practice Portrayed
Daniel
Simone
Yoni
David
Yaela
Sarah
William
Natalie
Postscript
Bibliography
Index