Philosophy Talk. Philosophy as Therapy

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Abstract: From Plato and Sextus Empiricus to Wittgenstein, many important thinkers have thought of philosophy as a type of therapy. By looking at our way of life through a philosophical lens, we can achieve a particular kind of understanding that can bring us peace of mind. But can philosophy really help those who experience mental anguish? Don't we have shrinks and medication for that? If philosophy is more likely to raise more questions than it offers answers, how could it help us overcome suffering? What would it mean for an emotional or psychological problem to have a philosophical cure? John and Ken seek solace with David Konstan from NYU, author of The Emotions of the Ancient Greeks: Studies in Aristotle and Classical Literature.

Type of resource	sound recording-nonmusical
Form	podcasts
Extent	1 audio file
Place	KALW (Radio station : San Francisco, Calif.)California
Date created	October 26, 2014
Language	English
Digital origin	born digital
Track configuration	Stereo

philosophytalk.org show page	Title Philosophy as Therapy
Finding Aid	Title Philosophy Talk (SC1118)
Show#	360.0
Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/kd670jj9381
Location	SC1118
Repository	Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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