Abstract:This paper sets out to explore some of Wittgenstein’s writings as they pertain to Solution Focused Practices (SFP). One of the conclusions of this paper is that SFP is a philosophy, Wittgenstein’s philosophy as a way of life for practitioners, and there is no need for any theory if you understand this. I shall begin by providing a summary of Wittgenstein’s philosophy, then move on to look at Freud’s influence on Wittgenstein. Each was dissolving problems. We then see the importance of describing family-therapy… Show more
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