The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry

The Companion is a most welcome contribution to the interactive field of philosophy and psychiatry. Unlike other collections in that field, the co-editors have done a truly commendable job of making the book classroom and student friendly. The book also deserves the keen attention of scholars working in or new to the field. * George Graham, Former Professor of Philosophy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Wake Forest University and Georgia State University, USA * With top-tier contributors, an emphasis on no-nonsense writing, and undergraduate-friendly features like study questions, this thoughtful textbook will stimulate professors and students to explore the key questions in this new field - the philosophy of psychiatry. Moreover, the text may well do some social good through helping the uninitiated to understand the complex world of mental health care! * John Z. Sadler, The Daniel W. Foster, M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics, University of Texas Southwestern, USA * This expansive new collection is remarkable for its exciting, original material by an international group of contributors, and for its even-handed treatment of potentially polarizing differences of approach. Analytic and phenomenological orientations are represented, so are medical and more skeptical positions, and theoretical as well as clinical perspectives. With this generously eclectic orientation, cutting edge research, and accessible and comprehensive introduction by the editors, The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Psychiatry offers an unmatched aid for teaching and research alike. * Jennifer Radden, Emerita Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA *