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Blame or discovery? Walter Benjamin's

George Ikkos1

  • 1Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK.

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Summary

This commentary examines professional identity and fairness in psychiatry

Area of Science:

  • History of Psychiatry
  • Philosophy of History

Background:

  • The commentary explores professional identity, fairness, and discovery within psychiatry.
  • It analyzes these issues through the lens of Walter Benjamin's philosophy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply Walter Benjamin's concept of Jetztzeit (now-time) to the history of psychiatry.
  • To examine the psychiatric profession's historical relationship with Purdue Pharma LP.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of historical events.
  • Conceptual application of Walter Benjamin's theories.

Main Results:

  • The commentary offers a novel perspective on psychiatric history.
  • It highlights the significance of historical context and philosophical inquiry.
Keywords:
History of psychiatryPurdue Pharma LPSacklerWalter Benjaminnow-time (Jetztzeit)

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Conclusions:

  • Understanding psychiatric history requires engaging with philosophical concepts.
  • The profession's past interactions, including with entities like Purdue Pharma LP, warrant critical examination.