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  • - Phenomenology, psychiatry and the sense of reality
    by Matthew (Reader in philosophy Ratcliffe
    £70.49

    Feelings of Being is the first philosophical account of the nature, role and variety of existential feelings in psychiatric illness and in everyday life. These include feelings of familiarity, unfamiliarity, estrangement, isolation, emptiness, belonging, etc. It will be valuable for all philosophers and psychiatrists interested in emotion.

  • by Grant R. Gillett
    £64.99 - 161.99

    The first edition of The Mind and its Discontents was a powerful analysis of how, as a society, we view mental illness, looking beyond just biological models of mental pathologies. In the ten years since, there has been growing interest in the philosophy of psychiatry, and a new edition of this text is more timely and important than ever.

  • - Treating the 'whole' person in psychiatry
    by UK) Matthews, University of Aberdeen & Eric (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Honorary Research Professor of Medical and Psychiatric Ethics
    £59.49 - 144.99

    How should we deal with mental disorder - as an "illness" like diabetes or bronchitis, as a "problem in living", or what? This book seeks to answer such questions by going to their roots, in philosophical questions about the nature of the human mind, the ways in which it can be understood, and about the nature and aims of scientific medicine.

  • - The phenomenology and biology of the embodied mind
    by Thomas (Psychiatric Clinic Fuchs
    £53.49

    Present day neuroscience places the brain at the centre of study. But what if researchers viewed the brain not as the foundation of life, rather as a mediating organ? Ecology of the Brain addresses this very question. It considers the human body as a collective, a living being which uses the brain to mediate interactions.

  • by Michelle (Associate Professor of Philosophy Maiese
    £69.49

    Embodied Selves and Divided Minds examines how research in embodied cognition and enactivism can contribute to our understanding of the nature of self-consciousness, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the disruptions to self-awareness that occur in case of psychopathology.

  • - A divine delusion
    by George (Professor of Philosophy Graham
    £69.49

    What, if anything, is religious or spiritual delusion? What does religious delusion reveal about the difference between good and bad spirituality? The Abraham Dilemma: A Divine Delusion is the first book written by a philosopher on the topic of religious delusion - on the disorder's causes, contents, consequences, diagnosis and treatment

  • - The Nature and Sources of Historical Change
     
    £72.49

    Psychiatry has been subject to major changes in the last 150 years. This book explores the forces that have shaped these changes and how they have impacted on the psychiatric profession in this time. The result is a dynamic discussion about the nature of psychiatric disorders, and a book that is compelling reading.

  • by Somogy (Assistant Professor of Philosophy Varga
    £60.49

    Naturalism, Interpretation, and Mental Disorder is an original new work focusing on the challenges we face when trying to interpret and understand mental illness. The book integrates a hermeneutical perspective, and shows how such an approach can reveal important facts about historical sources in psychiatry, and the nature of dialogue in the therapeutic encounter.

  • - DSM, ICD, RDoC, and Beyond
     
    £58.49

    In this important new book in the IPPP series, a group of leading thinkers in psychiatry, psychology, and philosophy offer alternative perspectives that address both the scientific and clinical aspects of psychiatric validation, emphasizing throughout their philosophical and historical considerations.

  • - A study in phenomenology
    by Matthew (Professor of Philosophy Ratcliffe
    £69.49

    Experiences of Depression is a philosophical exploration of what it is like to be depressed. In this important new book, Matthew Ratcliffe develops a detailed account of depression experiences by drawing on work in phenomenology, philosophy of mind and psychology, and several other disciplines.

  • - Philosophical Perspectives
     
    £69.49

    Within child and adolescent psychiatry, there are a number of potential dilemmas pertaining to diagnosis, treatment, the protection of the child, as well as the child's own developing intelligence and moral judgement. Diagnostic Dilemmas in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is the first in the IPPP series to explore this highly complex topic.

  • by Lubomira (Lecturer in Philosophy Radoilska
    £51.99

    The way in which society views addiction underlies how it treats, understands, blames, or even punishes those with addictive behaviours. This fascinating new book addresses a number of paradoxes faced by current thinking about addiction and weakness of will, in particular the significance of control and intention for responsible action

  • by Mona (Psychiatrist and researcher in bioethics Gupta
    £60.49

    In this groundbreaking book, psychiatrist and ethicist Mona Gupta analyzes the basic assumptions of Evidence-based medicine (EBM), and critically examines their applicability to psychiatry. Highlighting ethical tensions between psychiatry and EBM, she asks the controversial question - should psychiatrists practice evidence-based medicine at all?

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    £89.99

    2013 sees the centenary of Jaspers' foundation of psychopathology as a science. Many of the issues concerning methodology and diagnosis are today the subject of much discussion and debate. This volume brings together leading psychiatrists and philosophers to discuss the impact of this volume, its relevance today, and the legacy it left.

  • - Exploring Fragility - Making Sense of Vulnerability
    by Giovanni (Professor of Psychopathology and Dynamic Psychology Stanghellini
    £88.99

    Emotions and personhood are important notions within the field of mental health care. How they are related is less evident. This book provides a framework for understanding the important and complex relationship between our emotional wellbeing and our sense of self, drawing on psychopathology, philosophy, and phenomenology.

  • - Philosophical and Related Perspectives
     
    £79.99

    It is only in the past 20 years that the concept of 'recovery' from mental health has been more widely considered and researched. This book is unique in addressing philosophical issues - including conceptual challenges and opportunities - raised by the notion of recovery of people with mental illness.

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    £67.49

    Autonomy is a fundamental though contested concept. This book is the first exploration into the nature and scope of personal autonomy in mental disorder, resulting in an important new contribution to the philosophy and psychiatry literature

  • - The Early Writing and Work of R.D. Laing, 1927-1960
    by Allan (Consultant Psychiatrist Beveridge
    £60.49

    Portrait of the Psychiatrist as a Young Man explores one of the most famous and controversial figures in the history of psychiatry - R.D. Laing. In particular, it sheds new light on his early formative years - a crucial but largely overlooked period in his life.

  • - Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Evolutionary Theory
     
    £65.49

    'Maladapting Minds' represents the very first attempts to critically explore the interface between evolutionary theory and the philosophy of psychiatry. With contributions from an international and interdisciplinary cast of authors, it is important reading for psychiatrists, philosophers of mind, and evolutionary psychologists.

  • - Schizophrenia in Clinical and Cultural Theory
    by Angela (Lecturer in Medical Humanities Woods
    £78.99

    Schizophrenia has been one of psychiatry's most contested diagnostic categories. The Sublime object of Psychiatry studies representations of schizophrenia across a wide range of disciplines and discourses: biological and phenomenological psychiatry, psychoanalysis, critical psychology, antipsychiatry, and postmodern philosophy.

  • by Linda (Associate Professor in Psychiatry Brakel
    £60.49

    In 'Unconscious knowing and other essays in psycho-philosophical analysis', Linda Brakel tackles a range of fascinating and puzzling phenomena that lie at the border between psychoanalysis and philosophy of mind. These include - unconscious knowing, vagueness, agency, the placebo effect, and even explanation itself.

  • - Nosology
     
    £76.99

    Psychiatry has long struggled with the nature of its diagnoses. This book brings together established experts in the wide range of disciplines that have an interest in psychiatric nosology. The contributors include philosophers, psychologists, psychiatrists, historians and representatives of the efforts of DSM-III, DSM-IV and DSM-V.

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    £61.99

    Psychotherapy is inherently discursive, yet, only recently, has the role that discourse plays in therapy been recognized as a focus in itself for analysis and intervention. Discursive Perspectives in Therapeutic Practice presents a overview of discursive perspectives in therapy, along with an account of their philosophical underpinnings.

  • by Julian C. (Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Hughes
    £57.49

    Dementia affects millions of people throughout the world. Thinking through Dementia offers a critique of the main models used to understand dementia-the biomedical, neuropsychological, and social constructionist. It discusses clinical issues and cases, together with philosophical work that might help us to better understand and treat this illness.

  • - A guide for practitioners
    by John S. (Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director Callender
    £93.49

    This book explores the evolution of morality and the roles of reason and emotion in the making of moral judgments. It describes scientific research on volitional behaviour, moral decision-making, and criminality, discussing what this might mean for our practices of blame and punishment, and applying this knowledge to clinical conditions.

  • - Interfacing law, psychiatry and philosophy
     
    £60.49

    The discussion of whether psychopaths are morally responsible for their behaviour has long taken place in philosophy. In recent years this has moved into scientific and psychiatric investigation. Responsibility and Psychopathy discusses this subject from both the philosophical and scientific disciplines, as well as a legal perspective.

  • by David A. (Associate Professor Jopling
    £53.99

    Psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis have had to defend themselves from a barrage of criticisms throughout their history. In this book David Jopling argues that the changes achieved through therapy are really just functions of placebos that rally the mind's native healing powers. It is a bold new work that delivers yet another blow to Freud and his followers.

  • by Lisa (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Bortolotti
    £88.99

    The book is an interdisciplinary exploration of the nature of delusions. It brings together recent work in philosophy of mind, cognitive psychology and psychiatry, offering a comprehensive review of the philosophical issues raised by the psychology of normal and abnormal cognition.

  • - Philosophical perspectives
     
    £85.49

    Psychiatry as Cognitive Neuroscience is a philosophical analysis of the role of neuroscience in the study of psychopathology. The book examines numerous cognitive neuroscientific methods, such as neuroimaging and the use of neuropsychological models, in the context of a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, dependence syndrome, and personality disorders.

  • - A critical analysis of Borderline Personality Disorder
    by Nancy (Professor of Philosophy & University of Louisville Core faculty Nyquist Potter
    £64.99

    Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a diagnosis given to a significant number of people in the Western world. Yet many of the core concepts and symptoms that underlye this diagnosis are questionable. This book presents a compelling analysis of BPD, arguing that it needs to be approached in a new light- one that will benefit patients.

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