Philosophy SIG newsletters

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Latest issue

Issue 56 (February 2026)

This issue's coverage includes:

• Editor’s reflections - Overview of the recent PhilSIG drop‑in session on the philosophy of biology, including key debates around naturalising psychiatric disorder and the limits of biological reductionism.
• Conference highlights - Summary of the 2025 PhilSIG Annual Conference, covering major talks on autonomy, responsibility, neurolaw, diagnosis, and the role of philosophy in psychiatric practice.
• Feature interview - In‑depth Q&A with Dr Glenn Roberts discussing his new book Personally Speaking, the role of narrative in psychiatry, and the personal experiences shaping his clinical and philosophical outlook.
• Updates and announcements - Upcoming webinars, drop‑in sessions, reading groups, conferences, and recent publications relevant to philosophy and psychiatry.

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