A monograph of the Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry, this volume on the philosophy of psychiatric nosology begins with an essay on "Psychiatry and Its A Historical-philosophical Overview," followed by 17 essays arranged in four methods, psychopathology, values, and future prospects and alternatives. It includes as an appendix the seminal essay "Fundamentals of Taxonomy" by philosopher of science Carl G. Hempel. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.