Szasz, Thomas S.
The Myth of Mental Illness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780061771224
- author:
- Szasz, Thomas S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Psychology / Mental Illness
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Myth of Mental Illness: Foundations of a Theory of Personal Conduct Thomas Szasz's influential critique of psychiatry has revolutionized thinking about the nature of the psychiatric profession and its moral implications. By diagnosing unwanted behavior as mental illness, psychiatrists absolve individuals of responsibility for their actions, instead blaming their alleged illness. This provocative book also critiques Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience and warns against the overreach of psychiatry into modern life. Szasz's work challenges the very foundations of the psychiatric profession, highlighting the dangers of a system that seeks to control and manipulate individuals. This 50th Anniversary Edition features a new preface and two bonus essays, offering a fresh perspective on a topic that remains highly relevant today. A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the psychiatric profession, The Myth of Mental Illness is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and society.
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