This course introduces students to philosophical debates on such questions, and sets the debates about these questions in historical context. We start with a history of the making of the DSM, homosexuality's declassification in the 1970s, and the "biological revolution" of the 80s. Then we turn to current debates about the effectiveness of various modes of intervention. Via critical engagement with debates over the history and current practice of classifying, explaining, and treating mental disorders, students will gain a sense of how conceptual and methodological concerns arise and are resolved in psychology and medicine.
Prerequisite: PNP major in second semester Junior or Senior standing with a 300-level course in philosophy or PNP, graduate standing or the permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
EN S; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC