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Syllogizing ret: Applying formal logic in rationalemotive therapy

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In this paper, it is shown how formal (deductive) logic can be applied to rational-emotive therapy. Several formal methodologies or “techniques” of belief system analysis are presented and illustrated.

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  1. Department of Social Sciences, Indian River Community College, 3209 Virginia Avenue, 34981-5599, Fort Pierce, FL

    Elliot D. Cohen

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Cohen, E.D. Syllogizing ret: Applying formal logic in rationalemotive therapy. J Rational-Emot Cognitive-Behav Ther 10, 235–252 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01062377

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