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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2023

The Application of Wittgenstein’s Theory of Language in Psychotherapy: A Philosophical Framework for Understanding Psychopathology and Improving the Therapeutic Process

Name

Wenwen Shao

Major

Ethics and Leadership / Philosophy

Class

2023

About

Wenwen Shao is a Chinese female, studying Ethics and Leadership in the Philosophy track who is also interested in psychology.

Signature Work Project Overview

This project is a written thesis that conducts an interdisciplinary study between philosophy and psychology from a linguistic perspective. The specific focus is on the philosophical implication of Wittgenstein’s theory of language on psychotherapy. It mainly provides an overview of Wittgenstein’s theoretical framework, the application of his account on psychopathology, the role of language in various psychotherapy practices, and how Wittgenstein’s idea can inform therapeutic practice.

Signature Work Presentation Video