The aim of this group is to enable researchers with shared interest in philosophy of psychiatry to read and discuss together recent literature in the field. Often a specific period of time will be devoted to an article or book, and a particular individual may volunteer to lead discussion for that period of time.

Discussion should be carefully considered and polite. The group should not be dominated by a few individuals. If any member finds that he or she is writing many long e-mails to which only one or two people are responding, then that member should take a break and leave a space for others to contribute.

Membership of the group is by the approval of Christian Perring. If you want to join the group, then e-mail me explaining your interest and qualifications. My e-mail address is cperring@yahoo.com .

In August 2001, we will start to discuss Philosophy, Psychiatry and Psychopathy: Personal Identity in Mental Disorder, edited by Christopher Heginbotham, Ashgate 2000. This is also available at BN.com, Amazon.co.uk, BOL.com, or direct from the publisher.