Focus on the Mental and Spiritual: Idealism and Occupational Therapy

Wanda J. Mahoney; Brad E. Egan

doi:10.4324/9781003525660-3

Focus on the Mental and Spiritual: Idealism and Occupational Therapy

Wanda J. Mahoney, Brad E. Egan

Program in Occupational Therapy

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When someone mentions idealism in a typical conversation, they are usually referring to extreme optimism and unrealistic consideration of ideal situations. Philosophical idealism is diferent from this. Philosophical idealism focuses on ideas rather than ideals.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Philosophy and Occupational Therapy
Subtitle of host publication	Informing Education, Research, and Practice
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	23-31
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040143209
ISBN (Print)	9781630916763
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003525660-3
State	Published - Jan 1 2024

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