Madness and Reason (e-bog) af Radden, Jennifer
Radden, Jennifer (forfatter)

Madness and Reason e-bog

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Originally published in 1985, this book provides a philosophical analysis of the concepts of madness and moral responsibility. It challenges the view that because they are victims of mental illness, the insane should not be blamed for actions resulting from their condition. The author urges a return to the neglected equation between madness and a want of reason, arguing that the impulse to excu...
E-bog 273,24 DKK
Forfattere Radden, Jennifer (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 20 juli 2020
Længde 184 sider
Genrer HPQ
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781000071986
Originally published in 1985, this book provides a philosophical analysis of the concepts of madness and moral responsibility. It challenges the view that because they are victims of mental illness, the insane should not be blamed for actions resulting from their condition. The author urges a return to the neglected equation between madness and a want of reason, arguing that the impulse to excuse the criminally insane must be grounded in an appeal to their irrationality and unreasonableness. Through meticulous examination of the psychological states and behaviour patterns of major mental abnormalities, such as schizophrenia and depression, the author develops a notion of exculpating unreason. This is an interdisciplinary book which encompasses analytical philosophy, abnormal psychology and law.