The Philosophical Defence of Psychiatry By: Lawrie Reznek Publisher: Routledge Print ISBN: 9780415514804, 0415514800 eText ISBN: 9781134959877, 1134959877 Edition: 1st Pages: 264 Copyright year: 1991 Format: EPUB Available from $ 23.98 USD SKU 9781134959877R90 By first analysing the arguments of psychiatry's critics and the philosophical ideas of such thinkers as Freud, Eysenck, Laing, Szasz, Sedgwick and Foucault and by then providing answers to the many contentious and diverse questions raised, Dr. Reznek aims to establish a philosophical defence of the theory and practice of psychiatry. As both a qualified philosopher and psychiatrist, the author is exceptionally p[laced to undertake the examination of a subject which has hitherto remained untackled. It will be easily accessible to a wide variety of non-specialists as well. It will be of specific interest to those involved in the practice of philosophy, ps Download ebook: https://ouo.io/qETD4T
