I find myself in strong agreement with you, and greatly appreciate your emphasis on the required critical thinking to truly evaluate a thesis--if I'm not giving Desmet too much credit with that term. Frankly, I wont bother to read his book or writings at this point. I saw his presentation in interview (or two) when he was first splashed …
I find myself in strong agreement with you, and greatly appreciate your emphasis on the required critical thinking to truly evaluate a thesis--if I'm not giving Desmet too much credit with that term. Frankly, I wont bother to read his book or writings at this point. I saw his presentation in interview (or two) when he was first splashed onto the scene and had a reaction that this guy is trying to invent more "pop-psychobabble" and pretty much dismissed it as insignificant/unworthy. It was only when I heard Breggin put it in context (confirming my evaluation, btw) that I realized the threat appropriating his "stuff"presented to truth, freedom and health"--whether intended by Desmet or not. Whether put up to it in some way or not. Thank you for doing the leg work to delve into his book and reveal the paucity of intellectual consistency (honesty) and profundity--and the danger therein.
I find myself in strong agreement with you, and greatly appreciate your emphasis on the required critical thinking to truly evaluate a thesis--if I'm not giving Desmet too much credit with that term. Frankly, I wont bother to read his book or writings at this point. I saw his presentation in interview (or two) when he was first splashed onto the scene and had a reaction that this guy is trying to invent more "pop-psychobabble" and pretty much dismissed it as insignificant/unworthy. It was only when I heard Breggin put it in context (confirming my evaluation, btw) that I realized the threat appropriating his "stuff"presented to truth, freedom and health"--whether intended by Desmet or not. Whether put up to it in some way or not. Thank you for doing the leg work to delve into his book and reveal the paucity of intellectual consistency (honesty) and profundity--and the danger therein.