Madness in Civilization by Andrew Scull Summary
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Madness isn't just a diagnosis - it's civilization's mirror. Andrew Scull's acclaimed cultural history reveals how society's treatment of "unreason" shaped our world. Harvard's Charles Rosenberg calls it "wonderfully thought-provoking," challenging us to question: have we truly progressed in understanding the mind?
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The Shadow That Follows Civilization
Madness haunts humanity like no other condition. It represents the antithesis of what we consider uniquely human - our capacity for reason and self-control. Yet paradoxically, mental disturbance isn't merely civilization's opposite but an integral part of it, a shadow that has followed human society since our earliest records. What makes this exploration particularly relevant today is how it illuminates our ongoing struggles with mental health treatment, stigma, and the fundamental question of what constitutes "normal" human behavior in an increasingly complex world. The history of madness reveals not just how we've treated the mentally ill, but how societies define themselves through what they reject and fear. When we examine madness across time, we're really examining ourselves - our values, anxieties, and the boundaries of what we consider human. In ancient societies, mental disturbance walked a tightrope between supernatural and natural explanations. The Hebrew Bible vividly illustrates this through King Saul, tormented by an evil spirit causing dramatic mood swings and violent outbursts after disobeying God. His condition - characterized by raving, depression, and homicidal impulses - was temporarily soothed by David's harp playing, though this musical therapy wasn't always effective. The line between divine inspiration and madness was particularly blurred. Biblical prophets exhibited behaviors that might appear psychotic to modern observers, while their contemporaries faced genuine uncertainty: were these people insane or divinely inspired?
From Divine Punishment to Medical Understanding
Melancholy and the Early Modern Mind
The Rise of Asylums and Moral Treatment
The Global Asylum Movement and Its Failures
From Degeneration Theory to Desperate Remedies
The Modern Paradox: Progress and Persistent Questions
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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