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3 days ago · Introduction. Psychology can formally be defined as the scientific study of the mind. What the basic terms of this definition mean, however, are notoriously up for debate, and for many years, empirically inclined phenomenologists have been using deep descriptions of people’s lived experiences to challenge the dualistic and mechanistic assumptions of so much mainstream psychology.
4 days ago · This involves questions of fate and meaning as well as grief and despair. 2. On the level of transcendence: This involves uncertainty (fears, hopelessness) and questions of faith (anger, bitterness, loneliness, religious-spiritual needs). 3. On the level of identity: This involves feelings of shame and guilt (the burden of traumatic experiences).
3 days ago · I analyze the existential uncertainty of Vitangelo Moscarda, the protagonist of Luigi Pirandello’s novel One, No One, and One Hundred Thousand, in conversation with Martin Heidegger’s phenomenological approach to being and the alterations of personality and cohabiting identities charted by psychologist Alfred Binet.
5 days ago · Existentialism. Existentialism is a form of philosophical inquiry that explores the issue of human existence. [1] [2] Existentialist philosophers explore questions related to the meaning, purpose, and value of human existence. Common concepts in existentialist thought include existential crisis, dread, and anxiety in the face of an absurd world ...
3 days ago · Conclusion The person centered approach in therapy is a result of humanistic views, and existential therapy also shares in some of those views as aforementioned. Similarities include phenomenological orientations and an emphasis on the client's ability to be authentic in their relationship. While there are overlapping similarities, there are ...
4 days ago · Abstract. Along with criticism of objectivity, phenomenology is also often criticized for limitations in the generalization of findings. Because of its focus on unique individual experiences, phenomenology tends to ignore the social, cultural, and historical contexts that may influence those experiences. This makes it difficult to generalize ...
2 days ago · Abstract Background and aims This qualitative ethnographic study of a psychedelic integration group in the Southeastern United States contributes to an understanding of the role of supportive communities in processing psychedelic experiences. This article proposes the concept of ‘social efficacy’ to capture the importance of social relationships to the efficacy of psychedelics. Social ...
