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Practical Philosophy (Journal)

Practical Philosophy promotes the use of philosophical reflection in everyday life, and features articles from philosophical practitioners relating to all aspects of philosophical practice.

Front cover of Practical Philosophy

Obtaining Practical Philosophy

Practical Philosophy is no longer being published by the SPP. Please be aware that the current issue is 9.2 (July 2008). The subsequent issue has been delayed, pending policy changes, but production is expected by July 2010. 

Content

An archive of previous issues is available online to subscribers and members of the SPP.

A selection of book reviews can be accessed by registering a website login. Website registrations are free and do not require subscription to the SPP.

Articles by many of the world’s leading philosophical practitioners cover a wide variety of topics relevant to counselling, management, education, and philosophical studies. The writing is aimed mainly at philosophers, counsellors, and cultural analysts, but is also accessible to other intellectuals who wish to broaden their outlook on life. A Book Reviews section keeps readers up to date with contemporary publications with detailed reviews by authoritative writers; a Forum section facilitates the exchange of ideas and observations.

Some notable articles include:

  • Ran Lahav, “Philosophical Counselling as a quest for wisdom” (2001, 4:1, 6-18)
  • Windy Dryden, “The examined life: a rational emotive behavioural perspective“ (2002, 5:1, 28-32)
  • Lydia Amir, “The affective aspects of wisdom“ (2004, 7:1, 14-25)
  • Pierre Grimes, “Plato’s Republic and philosophical midwifery” (2007, 8:2, 36-39).
The central issue 6:1 “Case Studies” (2003) remains a primary resource for philosophical practitioners and includes practical reports from: Vaughana Feary, Elliot Cohen, Lydia Amir, Lou Marinoff, Geoffrey Klempner, and Barbara Stecker. Other principal contributors include Tim LeBon, Joseph Sen, Jesse Fleming, Windy Dryden and Stan Van Hooft. The new “Reflections” section offers perspectives from philosophical practitioners worldwide, including Ran Lahav, Elliot Cohen, Peter Raabe, Tim LeBon, Gerald Rochelle, and Mónica Cavallé.

CONTRIBUTE

The SPP is no longer accepting contributions for Practical Philosophy. Discussions are ongoing to transfer the publication to a new host institution.

For further discussion about the journal, please contact the Chair, Dr Sam Brown.