We teach. We research. We run open and inclusive events and discussion groups in Nottingham.
In doing the philosophy of mental health, we explore foundational questions such as:
- what is mental health (and is it any different from physical health)?
- is there such a thing as mental illness?
- what is psychotherapy, and does it have any distinctive value (compared to drug medication)?
We believe that questions like this should be explored not in an academic bubble, but with anyone with a general interest in or curiosity about mental health, and in collaboration with mental healthcare workers and service users.
Who we are
We are a team of philosophers at the University of Nottingham, working in collaboration with local mental healthcare workers and service users to bring philosophy outside of the University. Philosophy is our day job and we are passionate about it!
Craig French
Philosopher working on the philosophy of mind and psychology, particularly mental health, psychotherapy, and perception.
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Joe Cunningham
Philosopher working on the philosophy of mind, action, and ethics, with interests in authenticity, freedom, and psychotherapy.
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Liz Frissell
Research assistant on the philosophy of psychotherapy project, working on Stoicism and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
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Giorgio Mazzullo
Philosopher working on the philosophy of mind with interests in perception, hallucination, and mood disorders.
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Ian James Kidd
Philosopher working in many areas including the philosophy of illness, philosophy of psychiatry and epistemic injustice.
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