“The
goal of the Society is to develop and promote philosophical practices for the
benefit of the general public. By 'philosophical practice,' the Society understands activities such as
personal philosophical counseling, mediation of public philosophical dialogues,
the writing (including scholarly writing) and publication of material on these
subjects, research and collaboration among practitioners, and various other
possible related activities that also employ philosophy broadly conceived to
ameliorate and enrich the human condition.
The Society also welcomes the supportive input of psychologically trained
therapists, social workers and other practitioners with expertise in areas other
than philosophy who share an interest in the philosophical dimensions of human
well-being. The Society also aims
to foster good quality in philosophical practices by establishing ethical
standards and supporting measures to enhance the competence and skill of
practitioners.”
