The Talking Cure: Wittgenstein's Therapeutic Method for Psychotherapy

Heaton, J.

In the last 15 years there has been a change in direction in our understanding of Wittgenstein; the 'resolute' reading of him places great emphasis on his therapeutic intent and argues that the aim of Wittgenstein's thought is to show how language functions. This book argues that this is highly relevant to understanding psychotherapy.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-04-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230237612

DOI: 10.1057/9780230275102

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 227