Toward A Concept of Instrumental Validity: Implications for Psychiatric Diagnosis

Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences 4 (1):18-19 (2011)
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Let’s begin by imagining a hypothetical psychotic illness called “Schneider’s Disease”, recognized for over 100 years. Let’s assume there has been great controversy as regards the “most valid” set of diagnostic criteria for SD.

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