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Philosophical practice /

This book provides a look at philosophical practice from the viewpoint of the practitioner or prospective practitioner. It answers the questions: What is philosophical practice? What are its aims and methods? How does philosophical counseling differ from psychological counseling and other forms of p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marinoff, Lou
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, ©2002.
Subjects:
Practice (Philosophy)
Philosophy.
Philosophy
Pratique (Philosophie)
Philosophie.
philosophy.
PHILOSOPHY > General.
Electronic books.
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Paul Sharkey
  • Foundations of Philosophical Practice
  • Stand-Up Philosophy
  • Is Philosophy a Way of Life?
  • What Makes Philosophy Special as a Way of Life?
  • What Makes Philosophy Special as a Discipline?
  • Why Is Philosophy Regaining Popularity?
  • Modes of Philosophical Practice
  • Two Meanings of Meditation
  • Client Counseling
  • Some Formative Names
  • How I Became a Philosophical Counselor
  • The Geometry of Philosophical Counseling
  • The Modality of Dialogue
  • A Typology of Philosophical Counseling Dialogue
  • The Golden Triangle
  • Philosophy with Groups--and Groupies
  • Is "Group Philosophy" an Oxymoron?
  • The Philosopher's Cafe
  • Nelsonian Socratic Dialogue
  • Philosophy With Other Groups
  • The Corporate Philosopher
  • Origins of Philosophical Consulting
  • General Services
  • Substance, Form, and Artistry
  • Motivational Speaking
  • Ethics Code-Building
  • Ethics Compliance
  • Moral Self-Defense
  • Short Socratic Dialogue
  • Dilemma Training
  • The PEACE Process
  • Leadership and Governance
  • Artistry
  • The Summit of Practice
  • Professionalization of Philosophical Practice
  • Pioneering Versus Pedagogy
  • The Making of a Profession
  • Programs of Training at Universities or Institutes Chartered by the State and Accredited by Professional Accrediting Bodies
  • Established Criteria (Including an Examination) for Certification of Practitioners
  • APPA Certification Standards
  • Certification Standards for Client Counselors
  • Certification Standards for Group Facilitators.