Laing, R.
The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141189376
- author:
- Laing, R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Psychiatry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
R.D. Laing's groundbreaking exploration of the nature of madness, The Divided Self, illuminates the mysteries of the mind, making mental illness comprehensible to a lay audience. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Professor Anthony S. David.
First published in 1960, this influential work aimed to make madness comprehensible, revolutionizing the way we perceive mental illness. Laing argued that psychosis is not a medical condition, but an outcome of the 'divided self', or the tension between the two personas within us - one our authentic, private identity, and the other the false, 'sane' self that we present to the world.
Laing's radical approach to insanity offered a rich existential analysis of personal alienation, making him a cult figure in the 1960s. His humane attitude put the patient back at the centre of treatment, and his work remains significant for its compassionate approach to mental health. If you're interested in exploring the complexities of the human mind, The Divided Self is a thought-provoking read.
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