This multidisciplinary collection explores three key concepts underpinning psychiatry - explanation, phenomenology, and nosology - and their continuing relevance in an age of neuroimaging and genetic analysis. The book delves into the foundational philosophical underpinnings of psychiatric practice, examining how core concepts like explanation, phenomenology, and nosology are challenged and redefined by modern scientific advancements. It seeks to bridge the gap between traditional philosophical inquiry and contemporary biological and neurological approaches to mental health. The collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of the theoretical frameworks that shape psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.

This collection is likely to be regarded as a significant contribution to the philosophy of psychiatry, offering a rigorous examination of its core concepts. The multidisciplinary approach suggests a text that will appeal to both philosophers and clinicians interested in the theoretical underpinnings of their field. Its focus on contemporary scientific methods alongside traditional philosophical frameworks indicates a text that is both relevant and forward-looking. The book aims to stimulate critical thinking about the nature of mental illness and its classification.