

Philosophy of Madness | Justin Garson | Madness Radio
Jun 13, 2024
Justin Garson, a philosophy professor at Hunter College and author of *Madness: A Philosophical Exploration*, dives deep into the idea of madness as an evolutionary strategy rather than mere dysfunction. He critiques modern psychiatric narratives, advocating for a historical perspective that recognizes madness as adaptive. The discussion highlights how community support can transform mental health experiences and urges a more inclusive approach that values personal meaning and cultural traditions in healing.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Madness and Evolutionary Psychiatry
01:58 • 21min
Redefining Madness: A Historical Perspective
23:17 • 19min
Revisiting Psychiatric Perspectives
42:34 • 13min
A Harrowing History: Mental Illness from the Holocaust to Antipsychotics
55:11 • 2min
Revisiting Mental Health Narratives
56:58 • 9min
The Evolution of Biomedical Psychiatry and Its Consequences
01:05:28 • 2min
Exploring Contact and Future Work in Philosophy of Madness
01:07:12 • 2min