Radoilska, L., Fletcher, K. D. (2016) Lessons from Akrasia in Substance Misuse: a Clinicophilosophical Discussion. BJPscyh Advances, 22 (4). pp. 234-241. ISSN 2056-4678. (doi:10.1192/apt.bp.115.014845) (KAR id:57878)
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Abstract
This article explores the philosophical concept of akrasia, also known as weakness of will, and demonstrates its relevance to clinical practice. In particular, it challenges an implicit notion of control over one’s actions that might impede recovery from substance misuse. Reflecting on three fictional case vignettes, we show how philosophical work on akrasia helps avoid this potentially harmful notion of control by supporting a holistic engagement with people for whom substance misuse is a problem. We argue that such engagement enhances their prospects of recovery by focusing on agency over time, as opposed to individual lapses.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1192/apt.bp.115.014845 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | inverse akrasia, weakness of will, substance misuse |
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B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF41 Psychology and philosophy |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of Culture and Languages |
Depositing User: | Jacqueline Martlew |
Date Deposited: | 13 Oct 2016 14:45 UTC |
Last Modified: | 17 Aug 2022 12:21 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/57878 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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