Thinking about hallucinations: why philosophy matters

Sam Wilkinson; Huw Green; Stephanie Hare; Joseph Houlders; Clara Humpston; Benjamin Alderson-Day

doi:10.1080/13546805.2021.2007067

Thinking about hallucinations: why philosophy matters

Sam Wilkinson, Huw Green, Stephanie Hare, Joseph Houlders, Clara Humpston, Benjamin Alderson-Day

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Hallucinations research is increasingly incorporating philosophy or the work of philosophically trained individuals. We present three different ways in which this is successfully implemented to the enhancement of knowledge and understanding of hallucinations and related phenomena.

METHOD: We review contributions from phenomenology, philosophy of cognitive science, and philosophy of science and psychiatry.

RESULTS: We demonstrate that these areas of philosophy make significant contributions to hallucinations research. Phenomenology gives us a sophisticated and critical understanding of the lived experience of hallucinations. Philosophy of cognitive science enables big-picture theorising and synthesis of ideas, as well as a critical engagement with new paradigms. Philosophy of science and psychiatry raises valuable and theoretically informed questions about diagnosis and categorisation.

CONCLUSIONS: These contributions reflect both the methodological variety within philosophy and its relevance to the hallucinations researcher.

Original language	English
Number of pages	17
Journal	Cognitive neuropsychiatry
Early online date	7 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13546805.2021.2007067
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 7 Dec 2021

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