Ellis‚ Ph.D. in the mid-1950’s. Ellis developed his approach in reaction to his disliking of the in-efficient and in-directive nature of Psychoanalysis. The philosophic origins of RET go back to the Stoic philosophers‚ including Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Epictetus wrote in The Enchiridion‚ "Men are disturbed not by things‚ but by the view which they take of them." The modern psychotherapist most influential to the development of RET was Alfred Adler (who developed Individual Psychology).
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wrath to be afraid of. The issues that made most people anxious‚ worried and fearful about life were explained logically by the Epicureans and liberated them from those fears‚ bringing them one step closer to ataraxia. The way of life taught by Epicurus was intended to relieve followers of pain and trouble. They were to live a life disconnected from society. The universe and the people in it‚ seemed to only bring anguish and suffering to those who became involved. The only way to avoid these adversities
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SUMMARY OF THE FOUR HELLENISTIC PHILOSOPHIES STOICISM: The key philosopher for stoicism was Zeno of Cyprus (335-263 B.C). The Stoics sought a disciplined simple life modeled after nature. They tried to control their emotions and avoided excesses. They believed that senses and reason alone reveal the truth. They believed that everyone had a divine spark‚ thus everyone was equal. They also believed that citizens should pay an active role in public affairs since the world is like a great city. Today
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psychological concept as: dissociation acculturation cognitive dissonance individuation Hide correct answer "Men (used here to mean all people) are disturbed not by things‚ but by the view which they take of them." This quote‚ attributable to Epictetus‚ most closely describes the counseling theory developed by: Carkhuff Freud Rogers Ellis Hide correct answer The counseling technique in which the counselor intensifies the client’s emotional state in order to help the client understand the
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Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open. John Barrymore Through‚ Often‚ Door Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama Made‚ Ready‚ Actions Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde Others‚ Cause‚ Whenever Happiness is when what you think‚ what you say‚ and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi Harmony Future. That period of time in which our affairs prosper‚ our friends
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Determinist and the Indeterminists views which is more acceptable to you? Why? 7. Explain the Three Levels of Human Intersubjectivity and illustrate each level and its transition from one level to another via example(s). 8. Do you think that Epicurus was right when he said that we only need friends‚ freedom and an analyzed life to be genuinely happy? Why? 9. Explain St. Thomas Aquinas’ Cosmological Argument in proving God’s existence. Do you think that it is overwhelmingly and convincingly
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Section 1 Terms * Epic poem- A long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero. * Arete- In early Greece the qualities of excellence that a hero strives to win in a struggle or contest. Section 2 Terms * Polis- The early Greek city-state‚ consisting of a city or town and its surrounding territory. * Acropolis- In early Greek city-states‚ a fortified gathering place at the top of a hill which was sometimes the site of temples and public buildings. * Agora- In early Greek city-states
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LEIBNIZ’S CONCEPTION OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL BY OKOJIE E. PETER epo4escriva@yahoo.com MAY 2013 INTRODUCTION For many centuries‚ philosophers have been discussing evil‚ how it exists in the world‚ and how this relates to God. The discussion on evil and its relations to us is not an easy one though. It is commonly called the problem of evil. The problem of evil in contemporary philosophy is generally regarded as an argument for atheism. The atheist contends that God and evil are incompatible‚ and given
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lived there for as long as two full years. While some were there for less than two years. Isolation has extensive mental effects‚ and some view it as more powerful than torment when done accurately. Amid his time‚ Stockdale recollected a quote from Epictetus that talked about how understudies don’t leave a reasoning address room upbeat‚ yet rather in torment. Stockdale needed to test this hypothesis‚ and he connected it amid his time in isolation. He arrived at the conclusion that the stoics were correct
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Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)‚ previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy‚ is an active-directive‚ comprehensive‚ philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving behavioral and emotional problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT was created and developed by Albert Ellis-American psychotherapist and psychologist who was
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