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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Philosophy
  • Epistemology of Mental Health
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • The field of psychiatry is constantly evolving.
  • Contemporary society faces rapid informational and societal shifts.
  • Existing psychiatric paradigms may be challenged by these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the current state and future possibilities of psychiatry.
  • To analyze the impact of societal changes on psychiatric practice.
  • To propose a new philosophical approach for psychiatric inquiry.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of historical and philosophical contributions to psychiatry.
  • Epistemological analysis of psychiatric knowledge.
  • Critical reflection on the influence of information on freedom and self-perception.

Main Results:

  • Psychiatry has undergone significant transformations influenced by diverse intellectual traditions.
  • The digital age presents paradoxes of information overload and perceived freedom.
  • Current psychiatric tools risk becoming unquestioned doctrines.

Conclusions:

  • A
  • rephilosophization
  • is necessary to revitalize psychiatric practice.
  • Encouraging critical, daily questioning of clinical tools is essential.
  • Moving beyond dogma is crucial for the future of psychiatry.