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Video presentations by Peter Raabe:
"Change Your Mind, Change Your Brain?"
Running time about 40 minutes.
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Drawing on existing psychiatry literature, empirical evidence, and a case study, Dr. Raabe’s lecture considers mental illness through a philosophical lens. It defines the ontology of mental illness or mental disorder in non-biomedical terms, as consisting of problematic propositional mental content rather than organic brain malfunction. This allows for a causal theory of mental disorder to be located within the parameters of existential difficulties rather than biological pathology, and contradicts the arguments made in defense of the necessity of psychotropic medications
for the alleviation of mental distress. This in turn indicates support for the argument that mental disorders can be treated, if not cured, by means of philosophy.
Click here to read an article about Peter's work
at the University of the Fraser Valley.
"Depression Doesn't Cause You to Feel Bad: The Confusion of Cause and Effect in Mental Disorders "
Mini-lecture, running time about 2 minutes.
Click on the link above and press "Play."
Truth About
Antidepressants
Mental Health
Discussion Café
Dr. Peter Raabe -
Philosopher,
Philosophical Counselor
Peter Raabe is the first Canadian and one of very
few people internationally to be awarded a doctorate for his work in philosophical
counselling.
Link to Correspondence Course Info
UFV Student Association of Philosophical Counselling
Have a look at Peter's most recent book
Philosophical Counselling and
the Unconscious
Edited by Peter B. Raabe
Click here to read a review of the book
This book addresses the topic of the unconscious from three different
perspectives: philosophy, clinical psychology, and personal mental health.
It is therefore relevant to a variety of individuals, such as students
and philosophers studying philosophy of psychology and philosophy of
mind, and students and practitioners in the field of mental health for
whom the formal definition and description of the unconscious has undergone
radical changes.
Click on the title for more information
Philosophical Counselling
Simply put, philosophical counselling consists of
a trained philosopher helping an individual deal with a problem or
an issue that is of concern to that individual. Philosophical counselors
know that the majority of people are quite capable of resolving most
of their
problems on a day-to-day basis either by themselves or with the help
of significant others. It is when problems become too complex -- as,
for example, when values seem to conflict, when facts appear contradictory,
when reasoning about a problem becomes trapped within a circle, or when
life seems unexpectedly meaningless -- that a trained philosopher can
be of greater help than the average friend or family member.
"Empty is the argument of the philosopher
which does not relieve any human suffering."
Epicurus (341B.C.-271B.C.)