“So long as men denounce each other as mentally sick (homosexual, addicted, insane, and so forth) so that the madman can always be considered the Other, never the Self mental illness will remain an easily exploitable concept, and Coercive Psychiatry a flourishing institution.”
Quote by Thomas Szasz
Work
The Manufacture of Madness: A Comparative Study of the Inquisition and the Mental Health Movement
The book delves into the historical and cultural contexts of both the Inquisition and the Mental Health Movement, comparing their approaches to identifying and treating madness. It analyzes the social, political, and religious factors that influenced these movements and their lasting effects on society. more
Author
Thomas Szasz
Thomas Szasz, born on April 15, 1920 in Hungary, was a renowned American psychiatrist, writer, and philosopher. He is known for his critical views on psychiatry and liberalism, particularly his skepticism about the nature of mental illness and his emphasis on individual freedom. more