Cartesian Questions
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An Actology of the Given
Author: Malcolm Torry
language: en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date: 2023-08-03
An actology--introduced by the first book in this series, Actology: Action, Change and Diversity in the Western Philosophical Tradition--is a conceptual structure characterized by action, change, and diversity, and that envisages reality as action in changing patterns. The previous book in this series, Actological Readings in Continental Philosophy, reads a number of continental philosophers through this lens. This new book, An Actology of the Given, takes a somewhat different approach: it explores the concepts of the gift, givenness, giving, and other cognates in the light of reality understood as action in patterns rather than as beings that change: and it does so by discussing some anthropology, the writings of a number of continental philosophers, biblical texts, social policy, and a variety of other givens.
Contemporary Psychotherapeutic Questions: An exchange of letters between C. G. Jung and R. Loy.
This work is an exchange of letters between C.G. Jung and Dr. R. Loy, the doctor in charge of the sanatorium L'Abri in Montreux-Territet. This exchange was first published by Franz Deuticke Verlag, Leipzig and Vienna in 1914, and printed by Dr. Loy himself, who included a forward. A beautiful example of the debates within the budding 20th-century field of Psychology, Dr. Loy and Dr. Jung discuss various aspects of psychoanalysis, the role of the therapist and the nature of psychological healing. Dr Loy, who practiced suggestive therapy and later studied Freudian psychoanalysis, expresses skepticism about some of Freud's interpretations, particularly the universal symbolism of dreams and their exclusively sexual connotations. Jung responds by acknowledging the value of various psychotherapeutic methods, including suggestive therapy, while stressing the importance of understanding the moral conflicts behind neurotic fantasies. He criticizes the cathartic method and expresses doubts about the therapeutic value of reliving traumatic events, which he sees as often fantastical or exaggerated. Both discuss the role of the therapist's personality in the healing process and the importance of the patient's trust in the therapist. Jung criticizes the use of hypnosis and suggestive methods, preferring direct engagement with the patient's psyche. He argues for a psychoanalytic approach that seeks to understand underlying moral conflicts and encourages the patient's self-discovery and personal growth. Loy's research explores the practical application of psychoanalysis, the challenge of conflicting literature in the field, and the potential influence of the therapist's suggestions on the patient's psyche. Jung emphasizes the importance of the analyst's neutrality and the need for the patient to find his or her own path to healing, arguing against any form of suggestion that would impose the therapist's beliefs or goals on the patient. This updated edition offers a fresh, accessible translation of Carl Jungs early scientific writings, originally intended for an academic audience. The translation is accompanied by a thought-provoking Afterword by the translator, which explores the philosophical foundations, historical context, and lasting impact of Jungs ideas from his early clinical work under Freud to his later metaphysical philosophy such as Aion and Synchronicity. Beyond clarifying this work specifically, the Afterword situates it within the broader framework of Jungs intellectual and clinical evolution, offering readers a deeper understanding of his early contributions in like of Schopenhauer, Einstein, Nietzsche and other influences on early Psychology. Supplementary materials, including a detailed timeline of Jungs life and works, further contextualize his theories within their personal, cultural, and historical dimensions. This edition ensures that both newcomers and seasoned scholars can fully appreciate the origins and significance of Jungian psychology, from it's humble roots to it's modern implications.
Cartesian Questions
Author: Jean-Luc Marion
language: en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date: 1999-04-15
Jean-Luc Marion is one of the most prominent young philosophers working today and one of the best contemporary Descartes scholars. Cartesian Questions, his fifth book on Descartes, is a collection of seven essays on Descartes' method and its relation to his metaphysics. Marion reads the philosopher's Discourse on Method in light of his Meditations, examining how Descartes' metaphysics changed from one book to the other and pursuing such questions as the status of the ontological argument before and after Descartes. The essays touch on the major themes of Marion's career, including the connection between metaphysics and method, the concept of God, and the constitution of the thinking subject. In their range, the essays are an excellent introduction to Marion's thought as well as a subtle and complex interpretation of Descartes. The collection is a crucial work not only for scholars of Descartes but also for anyone interested in the state of contemporary French philosophy. "Besides the impact of their content, the clarity and reach of these essays force one to consider foundational questions concerning philosophy and its history."—Richard Watson, Journal of the History of Philosophy