Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Philosophy of Mental Health
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Philosophy
Module Code	09 30841
Module Lead	Henry Taylor and Francesco Antilici.
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-8 hours Guided independent study-172 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	In this module, we aim at exploring in depth some of the main philosophical debates on the topic of mental health. The following is a list of representative example topics that may be covered, though provision may change year on year: Are mental struggles genuine illnesses, or are they best thought of as problems in living and as a normal part of the human condition?; Are delusions more irrational than non-delusional beliefs? Are delusions beliefs, or are they another type of mental state altogether?; Are psychiatrists guilty of epistemic injustice towards people with mental health struggles?; Are phenomenological approaches useful in psychiatry? Can phenomenological approaches help us get a better understanding of depression?; What is addiction?.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate understanding of key issues in the philosophy of psychiatry. Exhibit the ability to think carefully and critically about philosophical questions. form philosophical views of their own, which they are prepared to defend or amend in light of criticism. Demonstrate understanding of relevant texts.
Assessment	30841-01 : 1750 word Essay 1 : Coursework (50%) 30841-02 : 1750 word Essay 2 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2 X 1,750 word essays
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