An Examined Life Worth Living: Analysis of Socratic Philosophy as a Foundation for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Defense Against Edward Erwin’s Rejection of Philosophy as a Foundation for Behavior Therapies Público

Greenberg, Bess (Spring 2019)

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Socrates famously proclaimed that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” a decree that is now currently reflected in the popularity of talk therapies. In this thesis, I examine the relationship between Socratic philosophy and Cognitive-behavior therapy. I argue that, in light of numerous conceptual and historical connections, Socratic philosophy serves as a foundation for the development CBT. I then refute the argument posited by Edward Erwin in his book Behavior Therapy Scientific, Philosophical, and Moral Foundations which rejects philosophy as a foundation for behavior therapies. I conclude with a reflection upon my prior analysis and offer suggestions for how inquiry into the foundations of behavior therapies should be carried out in order to provide the greatest benefit.

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Introduction……………………………………………………………….. 1-2

Chapter 1: ………………………………………………………………….3-24

Section I: …………………………………………………………..3-11

Section II: ………………………………………………………….11-24

Chapter 2: ………………………………………………………………….24-53

Section I: …………………………………………………………..24-27

Section II: ………………………………………………………….27-35

Section III: …………………………………………………………35-49

Section IV: …………………………………………………………49-53

Bibliography: …………………………………………………………..…..54-56

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