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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ981763
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Oct
Pages: 11
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Response to Hansen: Economic Pressures, Not Science, Undermine Humanistic Counseling
Leibert, Todd W.
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, v51 n2 p206-216 Oct 2012
The author contends that it was economic interests, not reductionist scientific methods, that displaced the humanities as the basis for counseling profession. Attacking scientific methods may inadvertently marginalize humanistic counselors. Instead, science in counseling should be viewed more broadly and thereby support the humanities as a basis for counseling.
Descriptors: Counselors, Humanistic Education, Humanism, Economic Factors, Cultural Background, Educational Philosophy, Counselor Training, Humanities, Ideology, Counseling Techniques, Scientific Research, Science Education, Futures (of Society), Educational Trends, Criticism
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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