Camus’ Absurd and its Application to Existential Psychotherapy

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Binnie, J. (2022). Camus’ Absurd and its Application to Existential Psychotherapy. Philosophical Practice. 17 (3), pp. 2984-2991.

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Authors	Binnie, J.
Abstract	This essay will explore and critically evaluate Camus’ theory of the absurd and then discuss its relevance to the practice of existential psychotherapy. It is proposed that the concept of the absurd, whilst initially intimidating, can be beneficial to include in psychotherapeutic work. Helping others to move away from global concepts of meaning, to finding their own way through life, can initiate a process of experiential development, and ultimately liberation.
Keywords	Albert Camus. The absurd. Existential psychotherapy. Acceptance processes. Behavioural change.
Year	2022
Journal	Philosophical Practice
Journal citation	17 (3), pp. 2984-2991
Publisher	APPA
ISSN	1742-8181
Print	01 Nov 2022
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Deposited	29 Nov 2022
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