“If someone does something we disapprove of, we regard him as bad if we believe we can deter him from persisting in his conduct, but we regard him as mad if we believe we cannot.”
Book:The second sin
Quote by Thomas Szasz
Work
The second sin
This book delves into complex characters and their struggles with sin and its consequences, offering a nuanced examination of human behavior and the quest for forgiveness. 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