The Act Of Living
Rs. 3,490.00
Frank Tallis
The book explores the contributions of outstanding figures in the practice of psychotherapy, arguing that psychotherapeutic thinking is an immensely valuable and under-exploited resource. It explains how psychotherapists have been developing and refining models of the human mind for over a hundred years, offering original perspectives on big questions usually entrusted to philosophers and faith representatives. The book is written by Frank Tallis, who argues that the legacy of psychotherapy has much wider relevance than just its clinical provenance.
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Title: The Act Of Living
Author: Frank Tallis
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Weight: 271g
Published Year: 2022
Publisher: Abacus
ISBN: 978-0349143392
Dimensions: 12.4 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm
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