Naslov
The Therapeutic Function of Philosophy

Autori
Gavrić, Anto ; Novina, Marina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
6. Međunarodni transdisciplinarni simpozij "Bioetika i aporije psihe" / Janeš, Luka ; Kožić, Štefanija - Zagreb : Centar za bioetiku Fakulteta filozofije i religijskih znanosti, 2022, 47-48

Skup
6. međunarodni transdisciplinarni simpozij "Bioetika i aporije psihe"

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 04.05.2022. - 06.05.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
therapeutic function of philosophy ; ars medicinalis ; Socrates ; Augustine ; Boethius ; Dante Alighieri ; Wittgenstein, Jaspers ; Pierre Hadot

Sažetak
We often comprehend philosophy solely as discussions of scientific books, as the conception and elaboration of abstract doctrinal systems, and the modification of theoretical concepts into a technical language understood only by experts. However, a careful study of the philosophical works and lives of their authors suggests a different conclusion. Namely, philosophy has long been understood as a way of life or the art of living. Works of ancient philosophers were considered spiritual exercises, and healing the soul was the primary task of philosophy. Thus, ranging from Socratic discourses as a prototype of therapeutic model, through the works of classical thinkers such as Augustine, Boethius and Dante Alighieri, to several contemporary thinkers such as Wittgenstein, Jaspers and Pierre Hadot, authors speak of philosophy as ars medicinalis and philosophia medicans, i.e. about the therapeutic function of philosophy. Understood in this way, philosophy can bring comfort in many crisis situations, from existential problems to moments of despair and death, and can ultimately lead to healing. Philosophy is focused on reality, on life and the way to live, and as a doctor in diagnosing and prescribing therapy, philosophy encourages conversation and reflection, and leads to the healing of language, thought and the soul. Insisting on the practical, ethical and therapeutic function of philosophy, the authors point out that in spending time with philosophy modern man can find the happiness of transition from disease to health.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filozofija, Integrativna bioetika (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničke, društvene, humanističke znanosti)

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