Delusions (Psychiatry, conceptual status)

AW Young

Delusions (Psychiatry, conceptual status)

Psychology

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Abstract

Although a common clinical phenomenon, delusions are difficult to explain and have a problematic conceptual status. Advances in understanding delusions have come from studies which involve detailed investigation of particular types of delusion. Some of this work is summarised, with the Capgras and Cotard delusions as specific examples. These are used to high-highlight questions for which there is the potential for fruitful dialogue with philosophers. Such questions include the criteria for deciding that a statement represents a belief, the extent to which we integrate our beliefs into a coherent web, and the nature and limits of human rationality.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	571-589
Number of pages	19
Journal	Monist
Volume	82
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 1999

Keywords

RIGHT-HEMISPHERE STROKE
MISIDENTIFICATION SYNDROMES
PERSECUTORY DELUSIONS
ATTRIBUTIONAL STYLE
CAPGRAS DELUSION
BRAIN INJURY
RECOGNITION
COTARD
PROSOPAGNOSIA
KNOWLEDGE

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