Philosophical Counselling — DU B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy Previous Year Question Papers

1. Discuss how Erich Fromm compare the aims of psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism, both as seeking liberation from illusion and alienation, while differing in their methods and understanding of the self. 2. How does F. Barrett explain habits through a dynamic systems perspective? 3. How does depression alter a person's embodied engagement with the world? Explain the relationship between Enactive Emotion and Impaired 4. How are the ideas of existentialism applied in existential psychotherapy within philosophical counselling? 5. What is the significance of affectivity in understanding mental disorders according to Kevin A. Aho?' 6. What is the difference between philosophical counselling and psychotherapy in their understanding and treatment of human problems? 7. Why is dialogue considered important in philosophical counselling according to Ran Lahav? 8. How does yoga philosophy contribute to healing and self-transformation, and what is its therapeutic potential? 9. Explain the therapeutic role of key Yoga Philosophy ideas, such as chitta vritti nirodha (mind calming), in treating depression and emotional disorders. 10. What guiding models from Karma Yoga does suggest for ethical living in the modern world?