PHI, an open international movement defending and discussing the idea of philosophical health and philosophical care.
Philosophical health will be in the 21st century what physical and psychological health were in the 19th and 20th century. At the beginning of the century, it is a luxury for the happy few – by the end of the century, it is a necessity for all.
Philosophical health is a state of fruitful coherence between a person’s (or a collective) way of thinking and speaking and their way of acting, such that the possibilities for a sublime life and healing growth are increased and the needs for self-, intersubjective and interspecies flourishing satisfied.
Five non-exhaustive principles of philosophical health are mental heroism, deep orientation, critical creativity, deep listening and ultimate possibility. A philosophically healthy individual, group, system or protocol ensures that the goals and purposes of the whole are pragmatically aligned with its highest ideals, while respecting the (re)generative, plural, creal future of the individuals concerned by the processes at stake.
Philosophical Health: A Practical Introduction
What does it mean to cultivate a sound mind in a healthy body and a harmonious environment? Pioneering practitioner Luis de Miranda introduces philosophical health as the art of creating a dynamic balance between six “existential senses”: body, self, belonging, possibility, purpose, and the philosophical sense. Drawing on nearly a decade of counseling experience, psychological science, diverse wisdom traditions, and fascinating real-life stories, he shows how a mindful practice of sense-making can guide us toward a richer, more responsible, and vibrant global community.
Philosophical Health: Thinking as a Way of Healing (Re-inventing Philosophy as a Way of Life)
Bringing together leading international and interdisciplinary scholars, this groundbreaking volume explores philosophical health as a living practice of care for self, others, and the world. Rather than a fixed definition, it embraces plural perspectives, envisioning philosophical health as a creative alignment of thought and action that expands our possibilities for a good life. Central to this approach is “possibility”: where pathologies arise from impossibility, care means cultivating new openings for growth. Drawing on phenomenology, new materialism, post-colonialism, and contemporary philosophical practice, it highlights the healing dimension of philosophy and its vital relevance to well-being, counseling, and global development.
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