Humanism and science: a reaction

Psychotherapy (Chic). 2012 Dec;49(4):469-70. doi: 10.1037/a0027819.

Abstract

Authors in this section have noted that humanism is intrinsic to psychotherapy, although disagreements remain. One of the disagreements is about the role of science in humanism. In this reaction, I contend that humanism, as discussed in these articles, is a legitimate theory to be subjected to scientific scrutiny.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Cultural Diversity*
  • Humanism*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy / methods*
  • Psychology / methods*
  • Psychotherapy / methods*
  • Research Design*