= Philosophy of psychiatry
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The philosophy of psychiatry is a subfield of philosophy that explores the fundamental concepts, methods, and implications of psychiatry as a discipline. It examines the philosophical issues surrounding mental health, mental illness, and the practices involved in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. This area of study raises several important questions, including: 1. **Nature of Mental Illness**: What constitutes mental illness? How do we differentiate between normal variations in behavior and pathology? What is the relationship between mental illness and brain function?
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