Abstract

New development in the late twentieth century "philosophical counseling" and "philosophical counseling movement" is a new discipline to the posture of the people under the influence of globalization. In short, philosophical counseling can Definition of a "philosophy of a person trained by philosophical way, as with the classic philosophy / text, philosophical concepts, philosophy, philosopher or philosophical methods to help the individual overcome his / her individual may face barriers to growth, the ability to achieve the most appropriate personal development process. "This philosophy is to first clarify a soul therapy, but also as a broad psychological treatment, but the philosophy is different from psychological counseling and psychiatric consultation. Secondly, the positioning of philosophical counseling is a practical philosophy, outlined its formal establishment, its methodology and "quiet " method of the five consultative procedure. Furthermore, the analysis on the "dialogue" as the basic elements of philosophical counseling, or ways to "open dialogue", "case the main center of dialogue" in mind, the ultimate aim is to "their own philosophy as a counselor," the state; and to the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas text, for example, recommended texts / books therapy Act as a philosophy of self reference consultative way. Finally, certain philosophical counseling both individual philosophers, the case of the main person or group of children or adults, are contemporary philosophy into the practice of goodness of life the road. The "philosophical counseling" and "philosophical counseling movement" developed in the late twentieth century are influencing people as an emerging discipline in the age of globalization. In short, philosophical counseling is that "through philosophical methods like using philosophical texts, concepts, theories, as well as philosophers or philosophical methodology, a trained man of philosophy helps individuals overcome the obstacles they might be confronted with during the process of growing up before they can make the best development of his capabilities. "In this paper, we first make it clear that philosophy is a therapy for the soul, and philosophical counseling, distinguished from psychological counseling and psychiatry, is a psychological therapy in abroad sense. Secondly, philosophical counseling is identified as a practical philosophy, and its establishment, methodology and the fivesteps of "PEACE "are summarized. Thirdly," dialogue "is analyzed as the basic component or methodology of philosophical counseling, and with the" open dialogue "and" client-centered dialogue "in mind, the ultimate goal is to make one" become his or her own philosophical counselor; "with Thomas Aquinas's philosophical texts as a model, the text therapy is recommended as a way for a man of philosophy to counsel himself. Finally, philosophical counseling is affirmed as an approach of the practice of contemporary philosophy to lead the philosopher himself, the clients as individuals or groups, and children or adults to the path to a wholesome life