Explain Shapiro's Suggestion That "We Can Read Elisabeth as Here

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Essay

Explain Shapiro's suggestion that "we can read Elisabeth as here working towards an intermediary position, one between the substance dualism she originally identified with Descartes's own and the materialism which she then seemed to take to be the only alternative."

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Definitions:

Systemic Therapists

Professionals who view and treat individuals' issues within the context of their relationships, focusing on dynamics within families or groups.

Circular Questions

A technique in systemic therapy where questions are asked to explore relationships, patterns, and dynamics within a family or system.

Survival Stances

Adaptive attitudes or behaviors adopted by individuals in response to perceived threats to their well-being or existence.

Systemic Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and treating people in the context of their relationships and social networks.