"Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology." Term Paper by write123

"Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology."
A discussion of the different methods of psychology applied in the Eastern and Western worlds.
# 106972 | 1,075 words | 5 sources | APA | 2008 | US
Published on Aug 17, 2008 in Psychology (General) , Philosophy (General)


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Description:

This paper discusses how Eastern and Western philosophies have differed in terms of medical treatment and knowledge for many centuries. It goes on to describe how the contents of "Healing East and West Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology", by Anees A, Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh, explores both the differences and similarities of the fundamental elements of each tradition's methods in the field of psychology, along with how they can be successfully integrated.

From the Paper:

"For centuries, Eastern and Western philosophies have differed in terms of medical treatment and knowledge. These differences have been misinterpreted time and time again; however, many of the same basic elements of counseling are found in both traditions. The authors of Healing East and West Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology, Anees A, Sheikh and Katharina S. Sheikh, aim to explore both the differences and similarities of the fundamental elements of each tradition's methods in the field of psychology, along with how they can be successfully integrated."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Epstein, Mark & Rapgay, Lobsang. (1996). "Mind, Disease, and Health in Tibetan Medicine." In Sheikh, Katharina & Sheikh, Annes. A (eds.) Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. Wiley. P. 124-143.
  • Lueger, Robert J. & Sheikh, Anees A. (1996). "The Four Forces of Psychotherapy." In Sheikh, Katharina & Sheikh, Annes. A (eds.) Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. Wiley. P. 197-236.
  • Ramaswami, Sundar. (1996). "Yoga and Healing." In Sheikh, Katharina & Sheikh, Annes. A (eds.) Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. Wiley. P. 33-63.
  • Ramswami, Sundar & Sheikh, Anees A. (1996). "Buddhist Psychology: Implications for Healing." In Sheikh, Katharina & Sheikh, Annes. A (eds.) Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. Wiley. P. 91-123.
  • Ramswami, Sundar & Sheikh, Anees A. (1996). Meditation east and West." In Sheikh, Katharina & Sheikh, Annes. A (eds.) Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology. Wiley. P. 427-469.

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"Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology." (2008, August 17) Retrieved December 05, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/term-paper/healing-east-and-west-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-psychology-106972/

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""Healing East and West: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Psychology."" 17 August 2008. Web. 05 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/term-paper/healing-east-and-west-ancient-wisdom-and-modern-psychology-106972/>

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