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This article bridges existential psychology and natural science, advocating for integrating humanistic reflection with neuroscience and body-centered approaches. It aims to enhance the rigor and validity of psychotherapy through a unified epistemological discourse.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy

Background:

  • Many psychotherapeutic approaches have evolved with scientific advancements.
  • Existentialism has lagged, potentially impacting its perceived effectiveness and rigor.
  • There's a need to bridge the gap between existential thought and empirical science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To invite natural-scientists to integrate humanistic philosophical reflection into their practice.
  • To encourage existentialists to incorporate natural-scientific perspectives, especially regarding the body and brain.
  • To foster a unified epistemological discourse in human sciences.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical reflection on psychotherapy integration.
  • Review of existing evidence for existential approaches.
  • Conceptual analysis of natural-scientific and human-scientific perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Existentialism's perceived ambivalence to science may underestimate its validity.
  • Integrating humanistic and natural-scientific approaches can enhance psychotherapy.
  • A unified discourse benefits the study and care of human beings.

Conclusions:

  • Embracing both human-scientific and natural-scientific perspectives enriches psychotherapy.
  • Bridging these disciplines strengthens the epistemological foundation of psychology.
  • This integration promotes more effective and valid therapeutic practices.