Handbook of Philosophical Companionships: Principles, procedures, exercises - Paperback

by Silvia Peronaci (Foreword by), Ran Lahav (Author)

In this handbook Ran Lahav explains the general principles of the philosophical companionship and provides a detailed list of practical procedures and exercises. A philosophical companionship is a group of people who meet online or face-to-face and contemplate in togetherness on philosophical ideas. They resonate with each other and give voice to their inner depth, developing together profound insights. The companionship format has been developed in recent years by Ran Lahav and his colleagues from the philosophical practice movement.

Author Biography

Ran Lahav has been active for more than two decades in the philosophical practice movement, which seeks to make philosophy relevant to everyday life. He received his doctorate in philosophy and MA in psychology from the University of Michigan, USA. He has published articles and books on philosophical practice, has given numerous lectures and workshops in many countries, and taught university courses in philosophy and philosophical counseling. He now lives in rural Vermont, USA, and frequently travels to give presentations around the world.