Thomas Szasz was a psychiatrist who opposed the practice of coercive psychiatry, called mental illness a myth, psychotherapy a myth, and even said the mind was a myth. Given this, how did Szasz go about practicing so-called psychotherapy for the majority of his life? Szasz seems to have befuddled the rest of his colleagues. He … Continue reading Thomas Szasz on Psychotherapy
In his book, The Meaning of Mind: Language, Morality and Neuroscience, Thomas Szasz explains his concept of the mind. Szasz's writes: "My aim of this book is to present a systematic exploration and exposition of the thesis that minding is the ability to pay attention and adapt to one's environment by using language to communicate … Continue reading The Meaning of Mind: Language, Morality, and Neuroscience
A debate between Thomas Szasz and Albert Ellis on the concept of mental illness.
Frankl's book is disturbing and dehumanizing.
Can a person live a flourishing, purpose-filled life in spite of chronic illness and near constant pain? According to author Suzy Szasz, the answer is a resounding, "yes". Szasz's book, Lupus. Living With It: Why You Don't Have To Be Healthy to Be Happy, is written with an enthusiasm for life. Despite her constant battle … Continue reading You Don’t Have to be Healthy to be Happy
The book, Stoicism: A Stoic Approach To Modern Life, is a fantastic introduction to Stoicism. It is short (a good thing in my mind) and introduces the reader to the Stoic concept of how to live well despite the inherent struggles in life. I asked the author, Tom Miles, a few questions about what drew … Continue reading A Stoic Approach To Modern Life
Interview with William Ferraiolo author of: Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness
Aaron Olson 