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Sorting out the concept 'disorder'.

Patricia A Ross1

  • 1Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55417, USA. rossx035@umn.edu

Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics
|June 24, 2005
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This study clarifies philosophical issues in defining mental disorder. It argues that focusing on demarcation helps organize these complex debates and defines disorder more effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Psychopathology
  • Conceptual Analysis

Background:

  • Current debates on mental disorder definitions involve numerous philosophical issues.
  • The interrelation and necessity of these issues for defining disorder remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the relationships between philosophical issues in mental disorder.
  • To determine the necessity of these issues for defining disorder.
  • To re-center the debate on the core problem of demarcation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of philosophical literature on mental disorder.
  • Conceptual analysis of key philosophical concepts.
  • Argumentation for the primacy of demarcation.
Keywords:
Mental Health TherapiesPhilosophical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Identified and categorized various philosophical issues.
  • Demonstrated how demarcation serves as a central organizing principle.
  • Showed that other issues are relevant only in relation to demarcation.

Conclusions:

  • Demarcation is the primary challenge in defining mental disorder.
  • Focusing on demarcation provides a clear framework for understanding related philosophical issues.
  • This approach offers a more effective strategy for defining mental disorder.