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The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry

Series: Bloomsbury Companions
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The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry provides a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical questions surrounding mental health. It delves into the conceptual, ethical, and methodological issues that inform psychiatric theory and practice. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the intersection between philosophy and psychiatry, engaging with debates on mental disorders, diagnosis, and the nature of mental illness.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of philosophical inquiry and mental health. It dives deeply into the conceptual issues and debates surrounding psychiatric practice, providing valuable insights for those interested in the ethical, epistemological, and metaphysical aspects of mental disorders. It's ideal for readers keen on exploring how philosophy can inform and critique psychiatric methods and assumptions.

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The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry

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This book explores the central questions and themes lying at the heart of a vibrant area of philosophical inquiry. Aligning core issues in psychiatry with traditional philosophical areas, it presents a focused overview of the historical and contemporary problems dominating the philosophy of psychiatry.

Beginning with an introduction to philosophy of psychiatry, the book addresses what psychiatry is and distinguishes it from other areas of medical practice, other health care professions, and psychology. With each section of the companion corresponding to a philosophical subject, contributors systematically cover relevant topics in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, ethics, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, phenomenology, and philosophy of medicine.

Looking ahead to new research directions, chapters address recent issues including the metaphysics of mental disorders, gender and race in psychiatry, and psychiatric ethics.

Featuring discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and an annotated bibliography, The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry is an accessible survey of the debates and developments in the field suitable for undergraduates in philosophy and professional philosophers new to philosophy of psychiatry.

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This comprehensive volume is praised for its ambitious undertaking and significant contribution to the field of philosophy and psychiatry. It is noted for being student-friendly and suitable for use in educational settings, while also attracting the interest of scholars. With its blend of analytic and phenomenological perspectives, the book is a valuable resource for both teaching and research, and it is described as a timely collection that addresses the evolving nature of psychiatry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350356184

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

  • Edited by Robyn Bluhm
  • Edited by Prof Serife Tekin

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 576

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Bloomsbury Companions

About the Author

Serife Tekin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Classics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.

Robyn Bluhm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, USA.

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