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This paper demonstrates how the potential of philosophical practice can be used in correcting social anxiety disorder. The paper is based on the theory of P. Harteloh that medical diagnosis related to mental disorders could be complemented by philosophical diagnosis. Therefore, philosophical practice functions as a therapy. We defined three non-productive attitudes of individuals with social anxiety disorder: shifting responsibility outward, considering the Other as dangerous, and focusing on “having” instead of “...

This paper considers boredom as a non-authentic modus of human existence, which includes emptiness of life and absence of fullness, as the opposite to an authentic modus, which means living full and meaningful life. From the one hand, by contrast, it could be used as a source of inspiration. From the other hand, from the deeper point of view, it could be used as an opportunity to manage self-transformation. We also used a classification of types of boredom by M. Heidegger - from the routine to the deep existential...