Philosophy has much to offer psychiatry, not only on ethical issues, but also on questions of mind, identity, values and will. This has become more important as we have witnessed the growth and power of the pharmaceutical industry, accompanied by the development of neuroscience. However, too few practising psychiatrists are aware of the literature in this area. Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry contains the most comprehensive source of information on the subject ever published. It collects challenging and insightful contributions from key philosophers and others in the interactive fields of philosophy and psychiatry. Each contribution is original, inspiring, accurate and clearly written. The book covers several areas of philosophy, including philosophy of mind, science and ethics. For philosophers and psychiatrists Oxford Handbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry is a ground-breaking publication that will be of value to both students and researchers in this rapidly evolving field.
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"This textbook is another milestone in the International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry series. The 73 chapters, grouped in 8 sections, deal with all aspects of the relationship between philosophy and psychiatry from the perspective of philosophers and psychiatrists
...accessible to readers from a variety of disciplines, philosophically informative and very helpful in broadening and deepening our understanding of the psyche, personality and mental illness. They combine conceptual analysis with an in-depth historical perspective; they discuss key concepts in a variety of contexts, thus demonstrating the complexity of issues and problems. 'Certainly Philosophy and Psychiatry will soon become an indispensable source for all those working in the field. " - Michael Quante, Department of Philosophy, Westf lische Wilhelms-Universit t M nster "This invaluable collection brings together many of the most prominent figures in the philosophy of psychiatry. The volume is a testament to the high quality of research emerging from this rapidly developing and relatively new field and provides a foundation for future innovative work in the discipline. The Handbook provides a valuable contribution to the history of the discipline and demonstrates how the field is relevant to research in many areas of contemporary philosophy and to clinical practice. ". -Gary J. Gala and Dr. Daniel D. Moseley, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill