Western thought which represents things in an ideal form‚ or as they ought to be rather than as they really are‚ in the fields of ethics‚ morality‚ aesthetics‚ and value. Some forms of idealism‚ like that of Berkeley‚ are often contrasted with materialism. Some idealists‚ like Spinoza‚ are monists as opposed to dualist‚ again like Descartes‚ or pluralist ontologies. Plato is called an idealist because of his theory of Forms or doctrine of Ideas‚ which are "ideal" in the dictionary sense. Most interpreters
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themes in one of his best known body of works‚ Summa Theologiae‚ draw heavily from that of former philosophical giants—ones such as Aristotle or Augustine. On that note‚ one of Augustine major accomplishments included defining mind-body dualism and materialism—an important distinction in philosophy. According to Augustine‚ Materialists believe that the mind exists as a part somewhere in the body; whereas dualists believe they are two wholly separate entities. In his Summa Theologiae‚ Aquinas pays homage
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Intro to Philosophy April 26‚ 2012 Final Paper Bishop George Berkeley “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it‚ does it make a sound?” Although this famous quote is not the exact wording used by the philosopher Bishop George Berkeley‚ he was the inspiration behind this idea along with many others. Throughout his life‚ Berkeley developed theories that laid the foundation for the study of modern philosophy. His life experiences and travels assisted him in becoming
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What does happiness mean to you? According to the dictionary happiness means “possessing or enjoying pleasure or good”. . As the great Aristotle said‚ “Happiness depends upon ourselves. ”People can feel many types of happiness in many different ways. People find happiness in themselves‚ others‚ and materialist things. Everyone expresses their happiness in different ways and actions. Being happy with yourself is the most important of the three. Being happy with yourself varies with each person. Some
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By definition‚ material monism is the philosophical belief that proclaims that the physical world is filled with all matter derived from one single element. Material monism is Pre-Socratic‚ which means that it originated prior to the teachings of Socrates. This belief system was developed by three famous Milesian philosophers‚ who are commonly known as Thales‚ Anaximander‚ and Anaximenes. As stated in the text‚ “Three philosophers from the city of Miletus in Ionia‚ Thales‚ Anaximander‚ and Anaximenes
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NATURALIST‚ POSTMODERNIST AND THEISTIC WORLDVIEWS Tracy Evans Regent University Abstract The basic tenants and worldviews of naturalism‚ postmodernism and Christian theism are explored and how these worldviews have had an effect on the American culture. The philosophical implications and the tensions manifested out of beliefs established from these worldviews and philosophies. What is a Worldview? Everyone has an outlook on life‚ a particular way they view the world around them‚ a
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Solution-Focused Therapy Solution–focused therapy (SFT)‚ unlike other forms of therapy argues that a person doesn’t have to understand any problem in order to resolve the problem and that the solution isn’t necessarily related to the problem. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief overview‚ description and rationale of Solution-focused therapy as well as an explanation of the therapeutic processes involved in SFT. This paper will also demonstrate through case example; systemic case conceptualization/hypotheses
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Running Head: SFBT Incorporating the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Model with Teen Substance Abusers in Counseling Abstract This paper serves as a tool for discussion and is divided into four parts: to begin with‚ a brief description of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach is provided. Then provided is a description of the history and development of this therapeutic approach including common developmental and environmental factors. Next an overview of the prevalence of teen
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Feminist‚ Solution-Focused Theories‚ and Narrative overview Guy M. Murrell Grand Canyon University: UNV 502 April 17‚ 2013 Feminist‚ Solution-Focused Theories‚ and Narrative overview Theory: Feminist Key Concepts: Girl power‚ Women’s right‚ War on women‚ Effects on Society‚ Feminism in culture‚ Political lesbianism‚ Pro-feminism‚ Anti-feminism Women’s Health‚ Gender equality Key theorist: (Bartowski and Kolmar 2005‚ 45) Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) Elizabeth
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therapy for couples and families are provided. A study conducted by Bradley et al. (2008) suggests that when individuals/families seek counseling or therapy‚ they are more likely to encounter a therapist who practices “cognitive behavioral therapy‚ solution focused therapy‚ or Bowen family systems rather than a therapist whose primary orientation to treatment is collaborative language or second order cybernetics” (p. 290). When I think of the term family therapy‚ it not only applies to a traditional
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