Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: psychiatry and philosophy of science 2. The nature of mental illness I: is mental illness a myth? 3. The nature of mental illness II: if mental disorders exist, what are they? 4. Explanations in psychiatry I: natural-history based explanations 5. Explanations in psychiatry II: individual case histories 6. Relations between theories I: when paradigms meet 7. Relations between theories II: reductionisms 8. Managing values and interests I: psychiatry as a value-laden science 9. Managing values and interests II: big business and judging treatments 10. Conclusion Notes Further Reading References Index
Rachel Cooper is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Lancaster.
"An excellent resource for undergraduate students in philosophy, in the sciences or in medicine, but also for more advanced scholars who will appreciate the sophisticated appraisal of methods, theories and practices in psychiatry." - Mind "A significant contribution to the burgeoning literature on the philosophy of psychiatry and deserves to be widely read." - Analysis Reviews "This book shows the relevance of 'good sense' analytic philosophy to psychiatric research and practice. It would make an excellent and thought-provoking introduction to those interested in exploring the fruitful interface between psychiatry and the philosophy of science." - Psychological Medicine "An excellent book, written in a clear, unadorned style. Cooper has a real knack for arranging and then summarizing complex philosophical positions with brevity and perspicuity. A splendid text for second- and third-year undergraduates.A" - Jennifer Radden, editor of The Philosophy of Psychiatry: A Companion
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