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'The clearest, wisest account of the major philosophers since Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy.' - Dorothy Rowe
'[D]eserves to be widely read by counsellors and psychotherapists and particularly by trainees...a lucid and succinct overview of those aspects of western philosophy that are directly relevant to our understanding of human existence.' - Emmy van Deurzen, Schiller International University and University of Sheffield
'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
'Howard's book succeeds on two levels: for the practising philosopher and student of philosophical counselling, Howard has canvassed some of the major philosophers 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
'This is a book crafted with singular care and intelligence...Through his deep insight into philosophy, Howard prises open perspectives on our condition which have for most of us been clamped shut...by the vice of 'the market', vividly displaying all-but-forgotten alternatives to the banalities of business and the fatuities of psychobabble. The 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
'In this well thought-out book, Howard provides concise overviews of around thirty philosphers and thinkers whose ideas bear on the deep questions of ordinary life. Though the primary value of this book is as a reference for philosophical counselors, and counselors of other kinds seeking to integrate philosophy into their practice, it is also a fine book for general readers. The book's short, self-contained, chapters provide many rewarding and provocative one-sitting reads. Few would not find some significant personal question addressed in it, along with tips for further reading.' - Paul Paolini, Burlingame, California, United States
'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
'[D]eserves to be widely read by counsellors and psychotherapists and particularly by trainees...a lucid and succinct overview of those aspects of western philosophy that are directly relevant to our understanding of human existence.' - Emmy van Deurzen, Schiller International University and University of Sheffield
'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
'Howard's book succeeds on two levels: for the practising philosopher and student of philosophical counselling, Howard has canvassed some of the major philosophers 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
'This is a book crafted with singular care and intelligence...Through his deep insight into philosophy, Howard prises open perspectives on our condition which have for most of us been clamped shut...by the vice of 'the market', vividly displaying all-but-forgotten alternatives to the banalities of business and the fatuities of psychobabble. The 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
'In this well thought-out book, Howard provides concise overviews of around thirty philosphers and thinkers whose ideas bear on the deep questions of ordinary life. Though the primary value of this book is as a reference for philosophical counselors, and counselors of other kinds seeking to integrate philosophy into their practice, it is also a fine book for general readers. The book's short, self-contained, chapters provide many rewarding and provocative one-sitting reads. Few would not find some significant personal question addressed in it, along with tips for further reading.' - Paul Paolini, Burlingame, California, United States
'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
Emmy van Deurzen, New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling
Deserves to be widely read by counsellors and psychotherapists and particularly by trainees.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I borrowed this book from my library, and ended up buying it for myself. With each viewpoint being summarised in 5 - 15 pages, it's a good reference book, that can be dipped into when you like.
As a personal coach, who works particularly with how people think about their world, this book offers me many alternative views of life. I'd only picked at bits of philosophy before, and this collection of 32 western philosophers fills in the gaps. I realised that many of the concepts have become our background assumptions about 'life, the universe and everything', originated in from the writings of these historical figures. Ideas that I though were quite modern, I discovered have their origins a long time back. I'd say that my clients come with some collection of these philosophies in their unconscious assumptions about our existence.
Limitations:
This collection is, however, only from European history. There's nothing of Eastern, other ethnic cultures viewpoints, or more spiritualist thinking. The book summarises intellectual thinking well, but doesn't explore broader or more experiential models of the world.
Although I found the writing and explanations at an appropriate level, this I not a simpleton's book. It is clearly written, but expect to use your mind to grasp the concepts being distinguished.
Summary: an excellent outline of the development of western thinking, in a concise but comprehensive format.
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Bought for someone else so I cannot review this properly - however, feedback suggests this is a very good book!
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7 Aug 2007
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While I understand that many counselors lack the time (and, unfortunately, perhaps the desire) to read the original philosophical texts discussed here...I am very concerned that counseling professionals unacquainted with these thinkers will be terribly misinformed if they rely solely on this text. Having read the sections on Nietzsche and Hegel, I am fairly upset, as it seems to me that he has misinterpreted both thinkers and imposed his own (often contentious) values onto their writings. If I were completely unfamiliar with a thinker like Nietzsche and was introduced to his writings through this book, I know I would not want to examine any of his work on my own. But, in reality, Nietzsche's writing has been enormously influential and valuable in my life as a counselor. I'm sure Alex Howard very much believes that his account of each thinker is accurate, but I cannot be so sure.
Also, I really wish that more "helping" professionals would seek to further their education (and develop self-awareness) by reading original philosophical texts. Of course, it is no easy task, but it is so worthwhile!
Also, I really wish that more "helping" professionals would seek to further their education (and develop self-awareness) by reading original philosophical texts. Of course, it is no easy task, but it is so worthwhile!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
for reference and reflection
13 July 2001
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In this well thought-out book, Howard provides concise overviews of around thirty philosphers and thinkers whose ideas bear on the deep questions of ordinary life. Though the primary value of this book is as a reference for philosophical counselors, and counselors of other kinds seeking to integrate philosophy into their practice, it is also a fine book for general readers. The book's short, self-contained, chapters provide many rewarding and provocative one-sitting reads. Few would not find some significant personal question addressed in it, along with tips for further reading.
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