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[Basic problems in psychiatry].

R Degkwitz1

  • 1Psychiatrische Univ.-Klinik, Freiburg i.Br.

Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
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The mind-body problem in psychiatry is complex due to conflating philosophical and empirical concepts. Clarifying these distinctions is crucial for resolving psychiatric controversies and improving patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Psychiatric Methodology
  • Medical Ethics

Context:

  • The mind-body problem remains a foundational issue in psychiatric discourse.
  • Current psychiatric practice often conflates philosophical and empirical propositions regarding mental and somatic realms.
  • This conflation leads to persistent controversies and hinders a nuanced understanding of psychiatric conditions.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the inextricability of the mind-body problem in psychiatry.
  • To identify the non-permissible equating of philosophical and empirical propositions as a key conditioning factor.
  • To illustrate the consequences of insufficient methodical reflection on psychiatric concepts and practice.

Summary:

  • The article argues that the mind-body problem's intractability in psychiatry stems from equating philosophical concepts (mind, body) with empirical ones.

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  • This non-permissible equation prevents clear differentiation between mental and somatic domains, fueling ongoing debates.
  • The concept of 'endogenous' and efforts to humanize medicine are presented as examples of the impact of this flawed methodology.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a critical framework for re-evaluating the philosophical underpinnings of psychiatric research and practice.
    • Highlights the need for rigorous methodical reflection to resolve conceptual ambiguities in psychiatry.
    • Suggests that clarifying these distinctions can lead to more effective and humane approaches to mental healthcare.