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Advancing psychiatric nosology through philosophical inquiry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2024

Shokouh Arjmand Open the ORCID record for Shokouh Arjmand [Opens in a new window] ,
Reza Saboori Amleshi ,
Francisco S. Guimarães Open the ORCID record for Francisco S. Guimarães [Opens in a new window]  and
Gregers Wegener Open the ORCID record for Gregers Wegener [Opens in a new window]
Shokouh Arjmand*
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Medicine, Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
Reza Saboori Amleshi
Affiliation:
Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Francisco S. Guimarães
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil
Gregers Wegener*
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Medicine, Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
*
Corresponding authors: Shokouh Arjmand; Email: [email protected]; Gregers Wegener; Email: [email protected]
Corresponding authors: Shokouh Arjmand; Email: [email protected]; Gregers Wegener; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Here, we have utilised the concept of fuzzy logic and Karl Popper’s notion of verisimilitude to advocate navigating the complexity of psychiatric nosology, emphasising that psychiatric disorders defy Boolean logic. We underscore the importance of embracing imprecision and collecting extensive data for a more nuanced understanding of psychiatric disorders, asserting that falsifiability is crucial for scientific progress. We encourage the advancement of personalised psychiatric taxonomy, urging the continual accumulation of data to inform emerging advancements like artificial intelligence in reshaping current psychiatric nosology.

Keywords

Psychiatric nosologypsychiatric taxonomyverisimilitudetruthlikenessfuzzy systemsfuzzy logic
Type
Commentary
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Acta Neuropsychiatrica , Volume 36 , Issue 6 , December 2024 , pp. 500 - 503
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Scandinavian College of Neuropsychopharmacology

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