Why Delusions Matter: Why Philosophy Matters
Autor Professor Lisa Bortolottien Limba Engleză Hardback – 10 aug 2023
When we talk about delusions we may refer to symptoms of mental health problems, such as clinical delusions in schizophrenia, or simply the beliefs that people cling to which are implausible and resistant to counterevidence; these can include anything from beliefs about the benefits of homeopathy to concerns about the threat of alien abduction.
Why do people adopt delusional beliefs and why are they so reluctant to part with them? In Why Delusions Matter, Lisa Bortolotti explains what delusions really are and argues that, despite their negative reputation, they can also play a positive role in people's lives, imposing some meaning on adverse experiences and strengthening personal or social identities. In a clear and accessible style, Bortolotti contributes to the growing research on the philosophy of the cognitive sciences, offering a novel and nuanced view of delusions.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781350163300
ISBN-10: 1350163309
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 146 x 220 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Seria Why Philosophy Matters
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1350163309
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 146 x 220 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Seria Why Philosophy Matters
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Cuprins
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I
1. Delusions as Investments
2. Delusions and the World
3. Delusions and Evidence
4. Delusions and Identity
Part II
5. Delusions and Dysfunction
6. Delusions and Harm
7. Delusions and Meaning
8. Delusions and Agency
Bibliography
Introduction
Part I
1. Delusions as Investments
2. Delusions and the World
3. Delusions and Evidence
4. Delusions and Identity
Part II
5. Delusions and Dysfunction
6. Delusions and Harm
7. Delusions and Meaning
8. Delusions and Agency
Bibliography
Recenzii
Can we understand the reasons why people believe 'irrational' things? Lisa Bortolotti's new book makes a helpful contribution to this task ... her book consists of carefully considered distinctions and definitions which enable us to focus on the issues more clearly.
Why Delusions Matter is an incredible contribution to the philosophy of delusions by the foremost scholar in the field. Bortolotti stresses the continuity of beliefs in clinical and non-clinical contexts, and how we and society should seek to understand the meaning behind delusions and to open up a space of meaning when beliefs are shared.
Lisa Bortolotti's masterful book, Why Delusions Matter, not only provides a concise, current synthesis of the vast philosophical literature on delusions, but also sets out a compelling argument for her signature view that delusions can be purposeful, not pathological.
Why Delusions Matter is an incredible contribution to the philosophy of delusions by the foremost scholar in the field. Bortolotti stresses the continuity of beliefs in clinical and non-clinical contexts, and how we and society should seek to understand the meaning behind delusions and to open up a space of meaning when beliefs are shared.
Lisa Bortolotti's masterful book, Why Delusions Matter, not only provides a concise, current synthesis of the vast philosophical literature on delusions, but also sets out a compelling argument for her signature view that delusions can be purposeful, not pathological.