Finding the Good Life
Through Philosophy

What is Philosophical Coaching & Counseling ?

Marcus Aurelius  said, "No other life is more appropriate for the practice of philosophy than the one you happen to be living right now."  And what is philosophy if not an examined life?  A life in which we use our intellect to understand our world in and around us.  Philosophical counseling is a place in which to learn to practice a philosophical life.

As human beings, we normally face a variety of problems in life. Some common problems are medical, psychological, social, legal or financial. In such cases, there are lots of trained professionals to help you: physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, lawyers, or accountants.

Human beings normally face other kinds of problems, too. Some problems involve questions concerning meaning, value, purpose, identity, dignity, autonomy, responsibility, happiness, fulfillment, morality or justice. Other problems involve dilemmas, relationships, conflicts with oneself or others, or a need to understand things more clearly. Everyone has a philosophy of life, which is their guide to living. Sometimes one's life is not all it could be or should be, because one's philosophy is not all it could be or should be. A philosophical counselor can help you examine your life, and your philosophy of living. By leading a more examined life, you may find new ways to resolve or manage your problems.

Not every personal problem is a mental illness. If you are physically ill or emotionally dysfunctional, see a doctor. But if you want to examine your life, see a philosophical counselor. You'll get dialogue, not diagnosis. If your philosophy of life is not performing well, maybe it needs a tune-up. Philosophical counseling is therapy for the sane.

You possess your own life questions and their answers.  Finding out what your most basic questions are is like finding out who you are at your very core. These are life questions about goals, meaning, relationship, ethics or morality, etc.,. For every question you ask yourself, there is at least one new question that will arise; often there are many more. In a way, living a philosophical life is like living a question.  

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