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Psychiatric controversy: man's ethical dimension.

S Arieti1

  • 1New York Medical College, New York.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1975
PubMed
Summary

Human moral values enable self-direction, distinguishing us from animals. Psychiatric care should foster patient will, conscious choice, and responsibility by addressing the ethical dimension.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Determinism may influence human existence.
  • Moral values elevate humans, enabling self-direction.
  • The role of free will in human agency is a key consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of moral values and free will in psychiatric treatment.
  • To advocate for a treatment approach that incorporates the ethical dimension.
  • To suggest methods for psychiatrists to help patients exert their will and make conscious choices.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of determinism, moral values, and free will.
  • Philosophical inquiry into the ethical responsibilities within psychiatric practice.
  • Clinical suggestions for fostering patient agency and responsibility.

Main Results:

  • Moral values provide a basis for human self-direction beyond deterministic influences.
  • Psychiatric treatment can be enhanced by focusing on the patient's ethical dimension.
  • Empowering patients to exert their will and assume responsibility is crucial for recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Psychiatric interventions should acknowledge and integrate the ethical dimension of patients.
  • Therapeutic strategies should aim to free patients from hindering conditions and promote conscious decision-making.
  • Fostering a sense of responsibility is paramount in psychiatric care to enhance patient autonomy.

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