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Philosophical reflection often begins with a disruptive mood | Psyche Ideas

is a psychologist with a PhD in philosophy. He combines philosophy and a range of psychotherapeutic approaches in his private practice. He is based in Sydney, Australia, and has clients from different parts of the world. He runs professional development courses on the significance of philosophy for psychotherapy.

It’s often thought that philosophy begins and ends with abstract and rational thinking. Like science, it’s seen as a methodology of logic that allows the philosopher to be detached, disengaged, free from the irrationality and subjectivity of emotion, and precise in the pursuit of objective truth. However, the history of philosophy shows that disruptive emotions and moods are central to the experience of philosophising. Philosophy means love of wisdom. It includes a care of the self, and our attitude towards the world is extremely important for wellbeing.

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