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A glimpse into the philosophical psychology and the pragmatics of REBT: A suggestion by Wessler |
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James McMAHON
Albert Ellis Institute, New York, USA
University of Oradea, Romania
Abstract
From a comment by Wessler made in 2007 that philosophy could be at the
center of REBT, the article takes a trip down memory lane concerning
Ellis and his philosophical machinations over the years. Thereafter,
there is explication of Heidegger’s work as well as existentialism as
crucible for REBT. Finally, the idea of using REBT as common language
with a client is developed so that new possibilities are constructed
within a therapeutic relationship. This writer’s bias toward pragmatism
was explicated.
Keywords: rational emotive behavior therapy, philosophy
Pages: 95-116
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