The Paradoxes of Delusion: Wittgenstein, Schreber, and the Schizophrenic Mind by

Description: The Paradoxes of Delusion by Louis A. Sass Insanity-in clinical practice as in the popular imagination-is seen as a state of believing things that are not true and perceiving things that do not exist. Most schizophrenics, however, do not act as if they mistake their delusions for reality. In a... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Insanity-in clinical practice as in the popular imagination-is seen as a state of believing things that are not true and perceiving things that do not exist. Most schizophrenics, however, do not act as if they mistake their delusions for reality. In a work of uncommon insight and empathy, Louis A. Sass shatters conventional thinking about insanity by juxtaposing the narratives of delusional schizophrenics with the philosophical writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Author Biography Louis A. Sass is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University. He is the author of Madness and Modernism: Insanity in the Light of Modern Art, Literature, and Thought. Review "In this scholarly and well-written book, the author seeks to reinterpret Schreber by means of the following idiosyncratic syllogism: the doctrine of solipsism is central in Wittgenstein; solipsism is an explanation of schizophrenia; solipsism is an explaination of Schreber."-Zvi Lothane, M.D., Psychoanalytic Books, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1995 Long Description Insanity--in clinical practice as in the popular imagination--is seen as a state of believing things that are not true and perceiving things that do not exist. Most schizophrenics, however, do not act as if they mistake their delusions for reality. In a work of uncommon insight and empathy, Louis A. Sass shatters conventional thinking about insanity by juxtaposing the narratives of delusional schizophrenics with the philosophical writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Review Quote "In this scholarly and well-written book, the author seeks to reinterpret Schreber by means of the following idiosyncratic syllogism: the doctrine of solipsism is central in Wittgenstein; solipsism is an explanation of schizophrenia; solipsism is an explaination of Schreber."-Zvi Lothane, M.D., Psychoanalytic Books, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1995 Details ISBN0801498996 Author Louis A. Sass Short Title PARADOXES OF DELUSION Publisher Cornell University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801498996 ISBN-13 9780801498992 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Pages 208 Imprint Cornell University Press Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Wittgenstein, Schreber, and the Schizophrenic Mind DOI 10.1604/9780801498992 UK Release Date 1995-06-01 AU Release Date 1995-06-01 NZ Release Date 1995-06-01 US Release Date 1995-06-01 Publication Date 1995-06-01 Alternative 9780801422102 DEWEY 616.897 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159561274;

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