practical philosophy

From philosopher’s fight with everyone to philosophy’s opening to all

Sandru Frunza Abstract: In order to understand the specifics of philosophical therapy and counseling as applied philosophy practices, Lou Marinoff proposes an analysis of practical philosophy relations with theoretical philosophy, psychology, psychiatry and ideology. Each of these relations is used as an argument to assert philosophical therapy and counseling as a distinct field of couseling, … [Read more…]

Visions of the self in philosophical counseling

Laurențiu Staicu Abstract: Philosophical counseling is a growing and maturing field and it covers more and more areas of our everyday life. But how can we investigate, in a counseling setting, more intricate problems such as those associated with personal identity? How can we discuss with a non-philosopher about metaphysical issues, specifically about metaphysical perspectives … [Read more…]