Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Szasz, Laing and Existential Psychotherapy. |
| Authors: |
Burston, Daniel |
| Source: |
Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis. Jul2004, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p218-229. 12p. |
| Subjects: |
Psychotherapists, Szasz, Thomas Stephen, 1920-2012, Existential psychotherapy, Mental health, Existentialism |
| Abstract: |
Compares the contributions of Thomas Szasz and Ronald D. Laing to psychotherapy. Discussion of the non-existentialism of Szasz; Credibility of a line from the book "The Divided Self," written by Laing which was cited by Szasz to prove that Laing favored involuntary hospitalization; Other aspects of the works of Szasz that are problematic for existential psychotherapists. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
