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Narodziny terapii filozoficznej z ducha antyku . W kierunku stawania się osobą
The birth of philosophical therapy from the spirit of antiquity. Toward becoming a person

Author(s): Tomasz Femiak
Subject(s): Ancient Philosphy, History of Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Self
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: Becoming a person; philosophical therapy; practical philosophy; Homeric psychology; spiritual exercises; conscious speaking; self-presence; psyche;

Summary/Abstract: This paper lists the problems that philosophical therapy deals with and tries to provide a definition of philosophical therapy. In particular , we find references to Homeric psychology, contemporary therapeutic trends, and examples of the use of philosophical therapy (observation records after individual sessions of philosophical therapy or group work). This article develops the connections between philosophical therapy and the ancient understanding of philosophy (ancient spiritual exercises). The focal point of our considerations concerns the application of philosophical therapy to the process of becoming a person.

  • Issue Year: 56/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 109-126
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish