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Philosophy for Counselling and Psychotherapy: Pythagoras to Postmodernism Alex Howard Publisher: Macmillan (Palgrave), 2000, 2001 http://www.palgrave.com Nominated for MIND Book of the Year 2001 'The clearest and wisest account of the major philosophers since Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy. A book not just for counsellors and therapists but for all of us. (Dorothy Rowe, Clinical Psychologist, best selling author of self-help psychology) ‘Howard is an extraordinarily intelligent and clear writer and this book puts some complex ideas in an accessible context. I think it would help therapists to think more broadly and deeply around the issues. I’m not a fan of therapists in general, but if I were ever to go into therapy, then I’d like the person treating me to have read this book.’ (Fay Weldon, Daily Telegraph, Observer) 'Crafted with singular care and intelligence, shaped by an unusually cultivated and yet independent mind, this book combines modesty and criticism, profundity and accessibility. Crucial though it is for counsellors to read, it will be of value far beyond the counselling world for which it is primarily intended.' (David Smail, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Nottingham) 'All therapists can benefit from taking Howard's intellectual and moral journey from Pythagoras to Derrida. This is not only a stimulating history of ideas but also contains interpretations of therapeutic assumptions, suggested applications, further reading and even relevant websites. It is one of the few significant texts offering fresh inputs from outside the narrow field of psychology and its author succeeds admirably in rendering philosophy into an accessible and meaningful applied discipline.' (Colin Feltham, Sheffield Hallam University) 'Deserves to be widely read by counsellors and psychotherapists, particularly by trainees' (Emmy van Deurzen, Schiller International University and University of Sheffield) 'Howard's book succeeds on two levels: for the practising philosopher and student of philosophical counselling, Howard has canvassed some of the major philosophies in the history of Western philosophy and encapsulated some of their ideas which can be easily employed in the private practice of philosophy. On behalf of the non- philosopher, Howard's book is encyclopaedic: it provides the philosophical novice with a conceptual map that would enable one to begin to discover what kind of life is well worth living.' (Kenneth F.T. Cust, Past President and interim Executive Director, American Society for Philosophy, Counselling and Psychotherapy) 'A unique, pivotal book... The discussions are presented with lucidity, in an engaging style that neither "talks down" to its readers or assumes too much of their formal knowledge of philosophy.' (Ernesto Spinelli, Professor and Dean, Regent's College) 'A unique blend of philosophy and psychology. The author is adept at presenting on-target summaries of the basic concepts of each philosopher. Each chapter is well organized, proceeding from a list of key points to suggestions for applications. Howard displays a sure grasp of philosophy and an impressive ability to get to the heart of the matter in each chapter.' (Elson H. Bihm, University of Arizona) ‘The questions and key points are very useful .’ (P. Cassedy, Nottingham University. 'Few scholarly or trade books attempt to integrate such a broad range of philosophical ideas and psychological issues, and the book is, therefore, sui generis. The author is adept at presenting on-target summaries of the basic concepts of each philosopher. Howard displays a sure grasp of philosophy and an impressive ability to get to the heart of the matter in each chapter.' http://www.philosophischepraxis.de/Buchhandlung/hauptteil_buchhandlung.html 'A truly excellent account of Western philosophy from the broadly psychotherapeutic perspective, and one which goes a long way to counter the superficiality of so much writing in this area.' http://www.nottm.freeserve.co.uk/psypsy.htm Alex Howard's buoyant, and at times playfully engaged style of writing is much appreciated, as is the extent of the scholarship that underlies the project. At all times he encourages the reader to think for him/herself, offering the space in the form of questions to ask of ourselves and of our experience. (Hilary Vale, Ipnosis) To order E-mail: f.wyatt@palgrave.co.uk |
