Psychagogy
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Guidance of the soul. uncountable
"In the Christian type of psychagogy we will see that although it is true that the person who provides spiritual direction must obey a number of rules, and that he has a number of responsibilities and obligations, the most fundamental and essential cost of the truth and of "truth-telling" will be borne by the person whose soul has to be guided."
- 2 A psychotherapeutic method of influencing behaviour by suggesting desirable life goals. uncountable
"The idea of a 'psychagogy' only occupies a secondary place, and has been more the concern of the disciples than of the master."
Example
More examples"In the Christian type of psychagogy we will see that although it is true that the person who provides spiritual direction must obey a number of rules, and that he has a number of responsibilities and obligations, the most fundamental and essential cost of the truth and of "truth-telling" will be borne by the person whose soul has to be guided."
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