Philosophy of psychiatry : a contemporary introduction / Sam Wilkinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkinson, Sam, author.

Series:

Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychiatry--Philosophy.

Psychiatry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2023]

Summary:

This is the first introductory textbook of its kind devoted to philosophy of psychiatry, offering a thorough and accessible investigation of the conceptual and philosophical problems at the heart of psychiatric practice and research. While it applies some of the long-standing concerns of philosophy to the mental health professions, it also investigates philosophical problems and issues that have arisen more recently from careful examination of psychiatric phenomena. Divided into two parts, Philosophy of Psychiatric Practice and Research and Philosophy and Psychopathology , the book's 12 chapters cover topics like the ontological status of mental illness, philosophical issues in diagnosis, the role of culture in psychiatry and the relationship between mental illness and personal identity, as well as explore foundational problems in studying well-known psychopathologies like schizophrenia, depression and addiction. All chapters include initial overviews and concluding summaries and a list of suggested readings. Key Features Two-part structure - divided between (1) philosophy of psychiatric practice and research, and (2) philosophy and psychopathology - presents a clear, yet distinctive picture of the field Offers a unified style and vision throughout, with easy-to-follow segues from chapter to chapter Pedagogical features include chapter overviews and summaries, discussion questions and sections for further reading

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Wilkinson, Sam Philosophy of Psychiatry

ISBN:

1-315-45012-7

1-315-45010-0

9781315450124

OCLC:

1345581478