Bloom'sbury Encyclopedia in Philosophy of Psychiatry

We have in our hands a unique book, rich in content, combining the modernity of the edition with the diversity and comprehensiveness of topics related directly and indirectly to psychiatry and its philosophy. This book explores the central topics and questions at the heart of the vibrant philosophical field related to the mind, body, and their connection to mental disorders and psychiatry as a whole. It addresses the concept of the disturbed mind and its various philosophical perspectives such as metaphysics, epistemology, phenomenology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, philosophy of medicine, psychiatry, as well as social, ethical, legal, historical, political, and cultural perspectives. It is an integrated encyclopedia indispensable for students of psychiatry, philosophy students, or those generally interested. The book consists of twenty-six chapters divided into eight sections according to the above topics, contributed by twenty-seven specialists in various fields related to philosophy and psychiatry. "This encyclopedia is a welcome contribution to the interactive philosophical field. Unlike other formations in this field, the editors of this encyclopedia have created a truly commendable work, making it a study book and a companion for students. This book also deserves great attention from scholars working in this field or new to it." George Graham, former Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Wake Forest University, and Georgia State University in the United States. Sarifi Teken: Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Classics at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Robin Bloom: Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University in the United States. Mustafa Samir Abdul Rahim: A dentist from Iraq interested in the philosophy of language and the mind. His published works include: Wittgenstein and "In Certainty" (translation), and in the company of consciousness or Blackwell Encyclopedia on consciousness (translation).