Abstract
This article explores the roots of philosophical counselling in ancient Greek philosophy, which is considered to be a form of spiritual practice. It demonstrates how contemporary philosophical counselling draws directly from ancient practices like Socratic dialogue, Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Scepticism. Importantly, this article argues that although philosophical counselling is not a branch of psychotherapy, but rather a distinct approach with its own unique history. It acknowledges the influence of philosophical forms of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), which emerged in the late 20th century. These psychotherapeutic approaches, drawing on philosophical principles, contributed to a renewed interest in the ancient roots of philosophical counselling.
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Shukla, Abhishek
(2023)
"Reviving the Classical Tradition: Philosophical Counseling for the 21st Century,"
Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture: Vol. 27:
No.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/budhi/vol27/iss2/2