Quote by Robert Todd Carroll

History is replete with examples of what happens when any group of authorities do not have to answer to empirical evidence but are free to define truth as they see fit. None of the examples has a happy ending. Why should it be otherwise with therapy?

History is replete with examples of what happens when any gr

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of allowing authorities or those in power to ignore empirical evidence and define truth based on their own interpretations. It suggests that throughout history, such situations have consistently led to negative outcomes. The quote specifically relates this concern to the field of therapy, questioning why it would be any different there. It implies that a disregard for evidence-based approaches in therapy can have detrimental effects, suggesting that therapy should be guided by empirical evidence rather than subjective interpretations. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of relying on proven methods and objective truths for the betterment of therapy and its outcomes.

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By Robert Todd Carroll

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