Russell Walsh
Biographic Data
| ID | 5454939 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Russell Walsh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Russell |
| FAMILY NAME | Walsh |
| SIGNATURE | WALSH R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Duquesne University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Methodological Implications of Gadamer's Distinction Between Statements and Speculative Language
Gadamer's notion of statements, distinguished from the otherwise speculative nature of language, is explored with regard to its implications for reflexivity in qualitative research. After reviewing the importance of ‘speculative’ language for phenomenological research, this paper discusses the problem that statements pose for phenomenological methods. The methodological challenges faced in trying to facilitate experiential accounts rather than st…
What is Good Psychotherapy
This article addresses philosophical and methodological issues with regard to the question, “What is good psychotherapy?” Applying the ideas of Richard Bernstein, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and other philosophers to the problem of discerning good psychotherapy, the author explores the conflict between foundationalism and the dynamic, interpersonal, and value-laden character of psychotherapy. The distinction between scientific knowle…
The methods of reflexivity
This paper will explore different uses of the term reflexivity in qualitative research. After discussing the foundational role of phenomenology and hermeneutics in the practices of reflexivity, this paper will present four methodological approaches to reflexivity. Distinctions will be made between personal reflexivity, interpersonal reflexivity, methodological reflexivity, and contextual reflexivity, and examples of research from each perspective…
The approach of the human science researcher
The term, approach, introduced by Giorgi characterizes the indelible relationship between researcher presuppositions and research results. Understood in terms of Heidegger's concept of Dasein, approach includes implicit dimensions unavailable to the conscious awareness of the engaged researcher. The researcher's stance, however, can be explicated in the same way that implicit aspects of subjects’ experiences are interpreted through qualitative re…
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The approach of the human science researcher
The term, approach, introduced by Giorgi characterizes the indelible relationship between researcher presuppositions and research results. Understood in terms of Heidegger's concept of Dasein, approach includes implicit dimensions unavailable to the conscious awareness of the engaged researcher. The researcher's stance, however, can be explicated in the same way that implicit aspects of subjects’ experiences are interpreted through qualitative re…
The methods of reflexivity
This paper will explore different uses of the term reflexivity in qualitative research. After discussing the foundational role of phenomenology and hermeneutics in the practices of reflexivity, this paper will present four methodological approaches to reflexivity. Distinctions will be made between personal reflexivity, interpersonal reflexivity, methodological reflexivity, and contextual reflexivity, and examples of research from each perspective…
The Methodological Implications of Gadamer's Distinction Between Statements and Speculative Language
Gadamer's notion of statements, distinguished from the otherwise speculative nature of language, is explored with regard to its implications for reflexivity in qualitative research. After reviewing the importance of ‘speculative’ language for phenomenological research, this paper discusses the problem that statements pose for phenomenological methods. The methodological challenges faced in trying to facilitate experiential accounts rather than st…
What is Good Psychotherapy
This article addresses philosophical and methodological issues with regard to the question, “What is good psychotherapy?” Applying the ideas of Richard Bernstein, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and other philosophers to the problem of discerning good psychotherapy, the author explores the conflict between foundationalism and the dynamic, interpersonal, and value-laden character of psychotherapy. The distinction between scientific knowle…
Psychology (4 works) · Epistemology (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics (2 works) · Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity (2 works) · Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (1 works) · Engineering (1 works)