Silence isn't always a symptom to be 'fixed' in mental illness. In this post for the Project EPIC Blog, I examine how silence can be an act of epistemic agency, particularly for individuals experiencing mania.

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I'm not sure, but if it is, I'll post a link to the recording!

I'm talking about the medicalisation of silence at a philosophy workshop at @swanseauni.bsky.social on Friday. Looking forward to the seaside air and talks by the other speakers, including @annabortolan.bsky.social!

Hope you can attend (in person or online): philevents.org/event/show/1...

I am thrilled to share my latest paper, "Explanatory Essentialism and Cryptic Species," on this platform. I show how concrete biological research challenges one of the strongest arguments for biological essentialism.
#philosophy #biology #essentialism #newpaper

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How can we help people with depression who can't find anything to say? Through 'undemanding silence', argues my colleague Jae Ryeong Sul in his most recent article.

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Is silence always harmful in mental illness? My new article challenges this assumption. For those experiencing mania, reclaiming silence can be a powerful act of epistemic agency—enabling them to acquire, maintain, and share knowledge on their own terms. link.springer.com/article/10.1...