The Madness of Delusions: Is it Time to Drop the D-Word?

A vast philosophical and scientific literature has grown up around the nature and function of delusions. Professor Justin Garson will argue in this talk that we should abandon the concept of delusion entirely because it involves an unreasonable and harmful stance toward the “delusional patient.” As a case study, this talk considers the plight of targeted individuals (TIs), a global community whose members have the belief that they are the victims of organized stalking or electronic harassment.