A History of Existential Psychology: Introduction to Existential Psychology Volume 1 - Paperback

by Zolt?n Kőv?ry (Author)

The first in a two-part set, this book takes a deep dive into the history and theory of existential psychology.

Beginning with a discussion of the "existentialism and psychology problem," the book presents the philosophical and historical roots of existential psychology. It introduces the most important philosophical schools in the development of existentialism and their creators, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre, as well as the literary roots of existentialism in the writings of Dostoevsky and Kafka and the important contribution of psychoanalysis and phenomenological psychiatry. The book then goes on to look at the existential psychology schools, including daseinsanalysis, logotherapy and existential analysis, the existential-humanistic school and the existential-phenomenological school.

Going beyond the questions of therapy and counseling that typically make up the study of existential psychology, the book offers the ultimate introduction for students and scholars of this fascinating and deeply rooted discipline. It may also interest professionals working in related fields.

Author Biography

Zolt?n Kőv?ry, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, litterateur, linguist and expert in existential counseling. He is an associate professor at E?tv?s Lor?nd University, Budapest, Hungary. His main research interests are in the history and theory of existential psychology and depth psychologies, eco-psychology, the psychology of creativity and psychobiographical research. He is an author of more than 70 articles, author and editor/coeditor of seven books and an editor of the journal Imago Budapest. As well as running his own private practice in Budapest as an existential therapist, he is the leader of a rock band and interested in ornithology.