INTRODUCTION In order to answer the question in the title, two further questions need to be addressed. First, what is the primary job of a psychiatrist, and second, how can philosophy aid psychiatry? Not only do I believe that psychiatry can benefit from philosophy, but it can be easily introduced into a residency programs curriculum. For these reasons I argue that some general philosophical principles ought to be considered by psychiatrists-in-training. Paul McHugh explains in The Perspectives of Psychiatry that the psychiatrist studies "a natural biosystem called the mind" (1). Although neuroscience is progressing rapidly, we still rely on ardent observation by skilled clinicians. Because we use mental processes in order to study the mind itself, we must be attuned to any limitations that this may place on our knowledge of the mind. This is precisely where philosophy would be useful. Many medical specialties have expertise in related fields. For example, neurologists-in-training will frequently study radiology and pathology. These other areas serve to help the neurologist care for his or her patient. Modern technology has enabled us to examine the mind through neuroscience. However, it is also important to include other fields that examine the mind. Philosophy has
Should We Be Teaching Philosophy to Psychiatrists-in-Training?
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INTRODUCTION In order to answer the question in the title, two further questions need to be addressed. First, what is the primary job of a psychiatrist, and second, how can philosophy aid psychiatry? Not only do I believe that psychiatry can benefit from philosophy, but it can be easily introduced into a residency programs curriculum. For these reasons I argue that some general philosophical principles ought to be considered by psychiatrists-in-training. Paul McHugh explains in The Perspectives of Psychiatry that the psychiatrist studies "a natural biosystem called the mind" (1). Although neuroscience is progressing rapidly, we still rely on ardent observation by skilled clinicians. Because we use mental processes in order to study the mind itself, we must be attuned to any limitations that this may place on our knowledge of the mind. This is precisely where philosophy would be useful. Many medical specialties have expertise in related fields. For example, neurologists-in-training will frequently study radiology and pathology. These other areas serve to help the neurologist care for his or her patient. Modern technology has enabled us to examine the mind through neuroscience. However, it is also important to include other fields that examine the mind. Philosophy hasPreview Only. This article cannot be rented because we do not currently have permission from the publisher.
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Should We Be Teaching Philosophy to Psychiatrists-in-Training?
Appleby, Brian S.
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, Volume 31 (3): 246
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal) – Jun 1, 2007
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