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Book SynopsisThis multi-faceted collection of women's perspectives on the renaissance in philosophical practices provides an international overview on the professional practice of philosophical counseling as rooted in the ancient philosophical discipline of life and its essential difference from modern mainstream philosophy.
Trade ReviewThis fine collection is a testimony to the importance of women’s voices in the field of philosophical counseling. These voices can be heard throughout the book expressing the unique experiences and perspectives of women as writers, as counselors, as clients, and as philosophers. -- Ran Lahav, Johnson State College, Siena Heights University
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Women Think in Whispers in a Developing Country: A Glance through The Lens Of Philosophical Counseling, Riella Morhayim Chapter 2: Therapy in Serbia from a Gender Perspective, Natasa Radovanovic Chapter 3: The Awakening of ‘Anima’ in Philosophical Counseling, Silvia Bakirdjian Chapter 4: Philosophical Counseling at the End of Life. A Gender Perspective, Luisa Sesino Chapter 5: The Eros of Doubting, Heidi Salaverría Chapter 6: Philosophic Humor for Women – (and Men): Fighting Shame and Disgust, Lydia Amir Chapter 7: The Need to Be Needed, Ora Gruengard Chapter 8: Sex, Dating and Love: Differences between Men and Women, Roxana Kreimer Chapter 9: Rational Emotions in Philosophical Counselling, Marianne Vahl Chapter 10: The Awakening of Φρόνεσις (phronesis): Philosophical Practice and the Call for Traditional Female Values, Camilla Angeltun Chapter 11: He comes to my practice: sharing sensibilities, Rayda Guzmán González Chapter 12: How Might Philosophical Counseling be in Garments From Simone de Beauvoir’s Armoire, The Second Sex?, Narelle Arcidiacono Chapter 13: Young Women and the Strengthening of one's moral character, Marie-France Lebouc Chapter 14: Conversations with Women, M.G. Piety Chapter 15: Woman as Healer, Dena Hurst Chapter 16: Sexism and Gender Issues in Academic Philosophy: Philosophical Practice as a Balancing Act, Marleen Moors Chapter 17: Relationship Violence: How Philosophical Counseling Can Help, Kate Mehuron Chapter 18: Giving Birth to Derrida’s Mother: Philosophical Practice at the End of Philosophy, Helen Douglas
