Philosophical counseling is a new alternative form of counseling to people, who don´t feel, that priests, doctors, coaches or psychotherapists, can offer them enough help concerning their spiritual/existential questions and problems. It is a possibility for asking a philosopher for advice (read more in my articles Philosophical counseling as an alternative to psychotherapy, and What is philosophy?).
It is a rebirth of something very old, perhaps close to the authentic origin of philosophy, for example Socrates´ philosophical dialogues at the town square in Athens, or the philosophers in ancient India and China, who ordinary people could come and consult regarding their daily problems. Philosophical Counseling is in other words a rebirth of that kind of dialogue, which is not based on religious/political doctrines, ideologies, myths or conceptions (or as today: psychology and the self-help industry), but on realization and inner transformation, and which has been used by great masters such as Socrates, Epicurus, Confucius, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Dalai Lama and Eckhart Tolle.
Philosophical Practice is a unifying term of two different basic methods: Philosophical Counseling and The Philosophical Café. Where Philosophical Counseling mainly is connected to dialogues face to face, then The Philosophical Café of course is used in groups. Both methods are however common in that way, that they, through dialogue, involve the participants in a self-inquiring practice, where it is about asking philosophical questions.
My own kind of philosophical practice is based on my teaching Meditation as an Art of Life, which you can read about in my books (remember you can order signed books from me). It is also closely related to the issues on this blog, which is a kind of supplement to my teaching. The investigation of people´s strange beliefs, amusing deceptions and dangerous delusions is a brilliant way of reaching an understanding of the true essence of philosophy and spirituality.
Philosophical counseling with me is a free service. If you want philosophical counseling please write to me via postal mail and present your topic (a human problem, a question, an interest, etc.) - and of course, remember to include your own postal address (for practical questions, ordering signed books, etc.: see Contact):
Morten Tolboll
Kastetvej 39, 1th
9000 Aalborg
Denmark
Philosophical counseling with me is a free service. If you want philosophical counseling please write to me via postal mail and present your topic (a human problem, a question, an interest, etc.) - and of course, remember to include your own postal address (for practical questions, ordering signed books, etc.: see Contact):
Morten Tolboll
Kastetvej 39, 1th
9000 Aalborg
Denmark
