Although this blog has been inactive for some time, it was not abandoned.
I am Sara Valente, a 25 years old philosopher. During my studies at “La Sapienza” University, Rome, I dedicated my dissertations (both bachelor’s and master’s degree) to the philosophy of psychopathology. The first was in phenomenological psychopathology, in particular I analyzed the classical clinical case of Ellen West, by Ludwig Binswanger. The master’s dissertation was in the epistemology of psychopathology , retracing the conceptual history of anorexia nervosa.
Today I am part of the editorial board of the journal Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences, whose editor-in-chief Massimiliano Aragona previously dealt with this blog.
From now on, I will take care of the activity of Philosophical Psychopathology.
Probably the blog will take a much more definitive structure over time. However, the many ideas I have in mind need more reflection but I hope I will realize them in a not too distant future.
The purpose of this platform is always the same: to share and discuss with you relevant issues in the field of the philosophy of psychopathology, both present-day and historical themes. The boundaries of this discipline are endless, and this always guarantees an interesting debate. To do it, I will also update you on relevant events such as conferences, seminars and workshops.
Philosophical Psychopathology is aimed at both experts in the field and laypersons that are curious about this subject. For this reason, the discussed topics will be written in accessible language, trying to stimulate and inform about subjects that are perhaps unheard to the general public – because they are probably relegated to academics.
To guarantee this aim, whenever possible I will make available the articles under discussion: this should allow you to read directly the research material discussed in my posts.
Ok, I think this few words are enough to officially declare the return of the blog Philosophical Psychopathology.
