Title: A Treatise on Insanity: in Which Are Contained the Principles of a New and More Practical Nosology of Maniacal Disorders Than Has Yet Been Offered to the Public
Publisher: HardPress Ltd
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0371631327
ISBN 13: 9780371631324
Binding: Paperback / softback
Condition: New
Weight: 526 grams

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A Treatise On Insanity: In Which Are Contained The Principles Of A New And More Practical Nosology Of Maniacal Disorders Than Has Yet Been Offered To The Public — Philippe Pinel. This pioneering English translation of Pinel’s French treatise surveys the history, theory, and nosology of insanity, arguing for a humane, physician-led approach to care. Pinel classifies mental derangements into melancholia, mania without delirium, mania with delirium, dementia, and ideotism, detailing their symptoms, courses, and prognoses. He argues that many mental disorders arise without clear organic brain lesions and that moral treatment, proper institutional police, and purposeful occupations are essential to recovery. The work critiques humoral physiologies, surveys ancient and medieval theories, and advocates observation-based practice over empirical coercion. It also offers extensive case histories and practical guidelines for the conduct and organization of lunatic asylums, emphasizes individualized care, and champions liberty tempered by safety rather than cruel confinement.

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