2002-07-07Z2011-03-11T08:54:57Zhttp://cogprints.org/id/eprint/2312This item is in the repository with the URL: http://cogprints.org/id/eprint/23122002-07-07ZAn Analytic View of DelusionThe present article proposes a logical account of delusions, which are regarded as conclusions resulting from fallacious arguments. This leads to distinguish between primary, secondary, ..., n-ary types of delusional arguments. Examples of delusional arguments leading to delusion of reference, delusion of influence, thought-broadcasting delusion and delusion of grandeur are described and then analyzed. This suggests finally a way susceptible of improving the efficiency of cognitive therapy for delusions.Paul Franceschi