| Description |
xii, 308 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
New uses for ancient wisdom. What went wrong with philosophy, and what's going right with it lately ; Therapy, therapy everywhere, and not a thought to think ; PEACE in your time : five steps to managing problems philosophically ; What you missed in Philosophy 101 that can help you now -- Managing everyday problems. Seeking a relationship ; Maintaining a relationship ; Ending a relationship ; Family life and strife ; When work doesn't work ; Midlife without crisis ; Why be moral or ethical? ; Finding meaning and purpose ; Gaining from loss -- Beyond client counseling. Practicing philosophy with groups and organizations -- Additional resources. Appendix A. Hit parade of philosophers ; Appendix B. Organizations for philosophical practice ; Appendix C. Directory of philosophical practitioners ; Appendix D. Further reading ; Appendix E. Consulting the I Ching |
| Summary |
Examines how the insights of philosophers from throughout the ages can be used to help people solve their most common everyday problems and improve their lives; explains the author's five-step PEACE program; and includes a list of philosophical practitioners and organizations |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-300) and index |
| Subject |
Philosophical counseling.
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Counseling.
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Philosophy.
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| Author |
Kapklein, Colleen.
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| LC no. |
99022650 |
| ISBN |
006019328X |
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9780060193287 |
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