Depression as inferential rigidity: a meta-abductive account
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This paper proposes a theoretical model viewing depression as inferential rigidity rather than merely negative content. It outlines three layers of pathological reasoning: fixation on negative explanations, failure to revise these practices, and the use of rigid conclusions in deductive loops. The resource is intended for readers interested in the philosophical and clinical intersections of cognitive processes in depression.
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- Jian Sun (Guangxi Normal University), Li Jin (Zhejiang University)
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- 2026-03-03
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- gold
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- 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494
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@article{allodium:6f1f5e1909c542ee,
title = {Depression as inferential rigidity: a meta-abductive account},
author = {Jian Sun and Li Jin},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Depression as inferential rigidity: a meta-abductive account AU - Sun, Jian AU - Jin, Li PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494 UR - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494 ER -
APA
Sun, J., & Jin, L. (2026). Depression as inferential rigidity: a meta-abductive account. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1776494
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