Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia (in the Philosophy of Mental Disorders and Philosophy of Mind) is an area of philosophical investigation that focuses on the understanding and analysis of schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric condition with profound effects on cognition, perception, and subjective experience. This field of study explores various dimensions of schizophrenia, aiming to deepen our comprehension of its ontology, phenomenology, epistemology, and ethical implications.

Study
In the study of schizophrenia, philosophers delve into questions about its nature, causes, and the relationship between symptoms and subjective experiences. They also examine its classification and boundaries with other mental disorders.

Phenomenologically, philosophers aim to understand the first-person experiences of individuals with schizophrenia, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Epistemologically, they analyze the reliability of perceptual experiences and challenges in discerning reality. The impact of schizophrenia on personal identity is explored, including its effects on self, agency, and continuity of identity.

Ethical considerations encompass the moral responsibility of individuals with schizophrenia, the ethics of treatments, and societal obligations, including involuntary treatment and the balance between autonomy and paternalism.

Composition
Schizophrenia consists of what can be considered both negative and positive symptoms, which include:

Positive symptoms: Negative symptoms:
 * Added human experience
 * Delusions
 * Psychosis
 * Disorganized speech
 * Paranoia and narratives of persecution
 * Loss of human experience
 * Anhedonia
 * Asociality
 * Catatonic states

Side notes

 * Schizophrenia is a proper spectrum, like Autism
 * Different degrees of schizophrenia all share the same way of thinking (called lateral thinking)

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