Why Delusions Matter

Name: Why Delusions Matter
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By Professor Lisa Bortolotti

Series: Why Philosophy Matters

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Why Delusions Matter by Professor Lisa Bortolotti explores the psychological and philosophical aspects of delusions, examining why they are significant beyond their usual negative connotations. The book delves into the nature of delusions, how they affect individuals, and their broader implications on understanding human cognition and behaviour. It challenges the reader to consider how delusions can be seen not just as disorders but as meaningful narratives within the human experience.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by how delusions shape our understanding of the human mind within the realms of philosophy and psychology. It offers valuable insights into why delusions cannot be simply dismissed as pathological but are significant to our cognitive processes and belief systems.

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A 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title

When we talk about delusions, we may refer to symptoms of mental health problems, such as clinical delusions in schizophrenia, or simply the beliefs that people cling to which are implausible and resistant to counterevidence. These can include anything from beliefs about the benefits of homeopathy to concerns about the threat of alien abduction.

Why do people adopt delusional beliefs and why are they so reluctant to part with them? In Why Delusions Matter, Lisa Bortolotti explains what delusions really are and argues that, despite their negative reputation, they can also play a positive role in people's lives, imposing some meaning on adverse experiences and strengthening personal or social identities.

In a clear and accessible style, Bortolotti contributes to the growing research on the philosophy of the cognitive sciences, offering a novel and nuanced view of delusions.

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Professor Lisa Bortolotti's book, Why Delusions Matter, is praised for offering insightful contributions to understanding why people hold seemingly irrational beliefs, emphasising the importance of context in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Bortolotti provides a nuanced view that delusions might serve a purpose rather than merely being pathological, with her work being recognised for its clarity in addressing complex issues in philosophy and psychology.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781350163294

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Lisa Bortolotti is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham (UK). She works in the philosophy of psychology and psychiatry. She is the author of Delusions and Other Irrational Beliefs (2009), which was awarded the American Philosophical Association Biannual Book Prize, Irrationality (2014) and The Epistemic Innocence of Irrational Beliefs (2020).