The DSM-5 in Perspective offers an in-depth analysis of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which has played a central role in psychiatric practice since its third edition in 1980. This collection of essays, written by experts in the philosophy of psychiatry, highlights the key challenges and controversies associated with the DSM-5. The authors discuss topics such as the validity and reliability of the classification, cultural and gender biases in the criteria, and the debate over categorization versus dimensionality. The metaphor of the Tower of Babel is used to illustrate the complexity and difficulties arising from the ambitions of the DSM. Thus, the book not only provides a critical perspective on the DSM-5 but also encourages reflection on the future of psychiatric classification.