Existence in Context

Empathy

Why We Need Empathy

Louis Hoffman Ph.D. on March 12, 2025

This post responds to Elon Musk's comment, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy,” by considering the value of empathy individually and socially.

This post responds to Elon Musk's comment, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy,” by considering the value of empathy individually and socially.

Therapy

Existential Therapy's Place in the Field of Psychotherapy

Louis Hoffman Ph.D. on March 3, 2025

Existential psychotherapy has had a profound, though often unacknowledged, impact on the field of psychology.

Existential psychotherapy has had a profound, though often unacknowledged, impact on the field of psychology.