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Exploring the intersection of therapy and ethics, this book delves into how psychotherapy functions as a social practice that shapes perceptions of human well-being. Drawing on Charles Taylor's philosophy, it critiques the conventional view of therapy solely as a treatment for mental disorders, highlighting its deeper implications in modern Western notions of living well. The examination reveals the ethical dimensions of therapeutic practices and their influence on societal understandings of a fulfilling life.
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The Ethical Visions of Psychotherapy, Kevin Smith
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Ethical Visions of Psychotherapy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Smith
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 102
- ISBN13
- 9780367480301
- Category
- Philosophy, Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of therapy and ethics, this book delves into how psychotherapy functions as a social practice that shapes perceptions of human well-being. Drawing on Charles Taylor's philosophy, it critiques the conventional view of therapy solely as a treatment for mental disorders, highlighting its deeper implications in modern Western notions of living well. The examination reveals the ethical dimensions of therapeutic practices and their influence on societal understandings of a fulfilling life.