In the last 15 years there has been a change in direction in our understanding of Wittgenstein; the 'resolute' reading of him places great emphasis on his therapeutic intent and argues that the aim of Wittgenstein's thought is to show how language functions. This book argues that this is highly relevant to understanding psychotherapy.

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JOHN M. HEATON is in private practice in London, UK as a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He is a regular lecturer at Regent's College, London on the Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy programme, and also teaches regularly at Roehampton University, UK. He is a founder member of the Guild of Psychotherapists and was Director of Training in the Philadelphia Association, USA for many years. He was editor of Journal for Existential Analysis for seven years and his publications include: The Eye: Phenomenology and Psychology of Function and Disorder; Wittgenstein for Beginners; Introducing Wittgenstein and Wittgenstein and Psychoanalysis.

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Abbreviations of Wittgenstein's Work Preface The Problem Introduction Fearless Speech Talking versus Writing The Critical Method Reasons and Causes Elucidations Back to the Rough Ground The Self and Images A Non-Foundational Therapy References