THE AIMS OF THE SPP

To promote the development, effective practice and recognition of the value of philosophical practice by:

• Developing a body of knowledge of philosophical practice
• Disseminating it through publications, meetings, training events, etc.
• Ensuring that philosophical practitioners abide by the highest professional, technical and ethical standards
• Improving work opportunities for philosophical practitioners
• Providing guidance, information and support to help potential clients find, select and make best use of philosophers in practice
• Maintaining links with similar societies around the world
• Providing the means by which those with some experience of philosophy can pursue their interest in the activity

Spheres of activity:

• Individuals
• Groups
• Organisations

Typical Applications:

• Philosophical Consultancy
• Dialogue, including Socratic Dialogue
• Guided Inquiry, including Philosophy with Children
• Decision-making
• Business Ethics
• Philosophical interventions in organisations
• Philosophical Counselling

Goals:

• Develop a body of knowledge of philosophy in practice through:

  • Empirical research
  • Practical case studies
  • Development of Theory

• Disseminate Knowledge and Competences through:

  • Training
  • Conferences and workshops
  • Publications
  • Interest groups: Web-based discussions and face-to-face meetings
  • Retailing of appropriate resources

• Provide Guidance and Information for potential clients through:

  • Ensuring professional standards
  • Certification of Philosophical Practitioners
  • Providing a Register of Certified Philosophical Practitioners
  • Continuing professional development of Philosophical Practitioners
  • Providing a Code of conduct for Philosophical Practitioners
  • Providing a Disciplinary procedure

• Provide a forum for those with experience of philosophy to pursue their interest in a practical context