Oxford Textbook of Philosophy of Psychiatry (International Perspectives in Philosophy and Psychiatry)
"This is a very fine, deeply impressive addition to both psychiatric and philosophical literature, as well as forging an identity of its own.  It has admirable clarity and speaks much good sense.  It moves at a steady pace and the large number of reflective exercises helps a reader negotiate difficult terrain.  It will be of great value to students (both new and continuing) of a number of disciplines and many of its concerns should be seen as essential to any mental health practitioner.  It informs but is never didactic, it encourages reflection, but is not without critique, and it does not make claims above its station."--Metapsychology Online Reviews"This is a thorough and interesting book...the authors have successfully bridged the apparent gap between philosophy and psychiatry, and emphasize the necessity of approaching psychiatric medicine from a philosophical viewpoint.  The book makes for fascinating reading."--Doody's"This is a landmark publication...This book brings together disparate elements of today's psychiatric practice and provides a real starting point for trainees.  For this reason, it is an unsurpassed and important work."--British Journal of Psychiatry"This is a very fine, deeply impressive addition to both psychiatric and philosophical literature, as well as forging an identity of its own.  It has admirable clarity and speaks much good sense.  It moves at a steady pace and the large number of reflective exercises helps a reader negotiate difficult terrain.  It will be of great value to students (both new and continuing) of a number of disciplines and many of its concerns should be seen as essential to any mental health practitioner.  It informs but is never didactic, it encourages reflection, but is not without critique, and it does not make claims above its station."--Metapsychology Online Reviews"This is a thorough and interesting book...the authors have successfully bridged the apparent gap between philosophy and psychiatry, and emphasize the necessity of approaching psychiatric medicine from a philosophical viewpoint.  The book makes for fascinating reading."--Doody's"This is a landmark publication...This book brings together disparate elements of today's psychiatric practice and provides a real starting point for trainees.  For this reason, it is an unsurpassed and important work."--British Journal of Psychiatry"TheOxford Textbook of Philosophy and Psychiatryis unique in its class: there is no other comprehensive systematic approach to the topic, and my suspicion is that it will rank one day with Jasper'sGeneral Psychopathologyas a classic text of its kind...This is a magisterial work that addresses perennial issues of vital interest to any thoughtful clinician. I recommend it as a source of information that will not be outdated after a few years, but will remain relevant for a lifetime of professional practice."--Ole J. Thienhaus forJournal of Clinical Psychiatry"...unique in its class: there is no other comprehensive systematic approach to the topic, and my suspicion is that it will rank one day with Jaspers'General Psychopathologyas a classic text of its kind...I recommend it as a source of information that will not be outdated after a few years, but will remain relevant for a lifetime of professional practice."--Psychiatrist.com