The Logos of the Soul

by Evangelos Christou

This book by the philosopher and psychologist Evangelos Christou outlines a fundamental logic for psychotherapy that is distinct from that of the natural sciences or philosophy. He proves that psychotherapy has its own legitimate area of activity and that its rights are based on the soul.

Genres: Philosophy

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have rated this a five however it is extremely difficult reading. However, the effort is rewarded with an incredible insight that leaves me feeling cheated that this man's life was cut so short. In fact, he was killed just days after finishing this first manuscript leaving his brother the arduous task of recollating and getting it to publish. For that, I am ever grateful for his brother's dedication. However, the second manuscript eluded to is not to come so more insights have been lost. However, what he has uncovered is profound and enlightening if not extremely difficult to follow. His thought patterns are complex and I found myself rereading sentences several times, saying them aloud, and in some cases writing them down in order to make sure I understand what is was he was saying.

The reading was in short but full bursts and I truly feel the results were well worth the effort.

Best for Jung students and hardcore enthusiasts.

[James Klagge · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this b/c it was written by a student of Wittgenstein who also trained in Jungian psychotherapy. I thought there might be something interesting, but I was wrong. The book is unfinished b/c the author died in an accident, but the problems don't come from its being unfinished. The main idea is that while philosophy addresses the mind and science addresses the body, we need to address the soul. So he is trying to develop a sort of science of the soul. Dense and repetitive. There was almost nothing in the book that showed any influence from Wittgenstein, but after all the author had only attended one class with him.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for Jungian readers and people That know Jani Christou work.I suggest the reader of this book to get
Also familiar with the work of Evangelos Christou brother Jani .This is the best way to not only grasp the importance of this manuscript but also understand the work of jani Christou better.