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The fox, the hedgehog, and hypnosis.

John F Kihlstrom1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720-1650, USA. kihlstrm@socrates.berkeley.edu

The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|August 12, 2003
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This study explores hypnosis through the lens of Isaiah Berlin's fox and hedgehog concepts. It contrasts monolithic, single-focused approaches with pluralistic, multifaceted strategies in hypnotic research and practice.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Isaiah Berlin's "The Hedgehog and the Fox" essay contrasts thinkers who know many things (foxes) with those who know one big thing (hedgehogs).
  • This dichotomy offers a framework for analyzing different theoretical and practical approaches within scientific disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Berlin's fox and hedgehog concepts to the field of hypnosis.
  • To differentiate between monolithic (hedgehog-like) and pluralistic (fox-like) perspectives on hypnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and theoretical comparison.
  • Literature review of hypnosis research and theory.

Main Results:

  • Monolithic approaches to hypnosis often focus on a single theory or technique, akin to the hedgehog.

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  • Pluralistic approaches acknowledge a wider range of factors and methods, reflecting the fox's diverse knowledge.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding hypnosis may benefit from recognizing both concentrated and diverse theoretical frameworks.
    • A pluralistic perspective may offer a more comprehensive understanding of hypnotic phenomena.