Welcome to "Philosophies in Psychology," a blog series dedicated to exploring the intersections of diverse philosophical traditions—such as existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, and ethics—as well as the contributions of thinkers like Gilles Deleuze, Iris Murdoch, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Each post will delve into how these philosophies might inform, shape, or even disorganize modern psychological theory and practice.

From Plato’s Symposium, we learn that philosophy—or, more specifically, the philosopher—is the "friend of wisdom." Being a friend or a lover, the philosopher emphasizes that thinking begins with care. In a way, it’s obvious because we rarely think deeply about things we don’t care about. Yet for the philosopher, thinking and caring intertwine to the point where philosophy becomes an intimate love affair with life. This is the........

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