He conducted a liberal arts course, Study of Happiness, based on philosophical counseling among research projects supported by the government. He practiced philosophy education in conjunction with group counseling. He introduces the course in the recent issue of the paper.
These days, when he looks around our society and surroundings, so many people are in pain in their souls (minds). It is especially sad to see young people who should be full of passion and hope despairing and hurting in the face of an uncertain future.
In addition, he established a new degree program in spirituality and philosophical counseling at Sogang University's Graduate School of Theology. Although it has only been three years since the philosophical counseling degree program was established, it has been accepted by many people, from recent college graduates to professionals and those who dream of making a leap forward in life at a young age. Above all, the philosophical counseling education practice course, in which interns participate under the guidance of professors and conduct group philosophical counseling, is receiving an excellent response from undergraduate students. This may prove that young people suffer from emotional wounds and long for healing.
Unlike psychoanalysis, philosophical counseling may sound unfamiliar. Some may wonder, "What does philosophy have to do with counseling?" Philosophical counseling is a new field of philosophy that developed in Europe, especially in Germany, along with the philosophy practice movement in the latter half of the 20th century.
Since ancient times, philosophy has been a practical discipline, not just a theoretical one. In particular, Stoic philosophy and Epicurean philosophy, which aimed for peace of mind and spirit, are examples of this. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-271 BC) even claimed that "philosophy is of no use if it does not drive away the diseases of the soul."
In universities like today, which were established in the Middle Ages, philosophy became a significant subject, and philosophy degenerated into an overly speculative and theoretical discipline. Introspection arose in Germany, centered around Gerd B. Achenbach, and developed into the current philosophical counseling. One of the first 'Philosophical Counseling' degree programs was established within the Graduate School of Theology at Sogang University.
As the German poet and philosopher Novalis (1772-1801) argued, the essence of philosophy lies in 'giving vitality to life and making life leap forward'. To that extent, philosophy is closely related to life. Since humans think as spiritual beings and live their lives based on such thinking, philosophy is an indispensable element that cannot be separated from our lives. This is because no human being lives without thinking.
The world we live in is a world that transcends simple nature, and this world exists in the act of thinking. Therefore, incorrect thinking or lack of thinking can be inhumane and can be hurtful to oneself. Correct thinking is also the way for us to live healthily.
Philosophy has walked the path of wisdom for this correct thinking. In the future, through his column, the professor plans to unfold the story of philosophy that energizes the soul, makes life leap forward, and heals wounds. Through this, he hopes that readers will become familiar with philosophy and find it helpful. We would do well to see philosophy this way for a healthier mental life.
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