Mental Disorders in Ancient Philosophy

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Mind & Body
Cover of the book Mental Disorders in Ancient Philosophy by Marke Ahonen, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Marke Ahonen ISBN: 9783319034317
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: January 16, 2014
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Marke Ahonen
ISBN: 9783319034317
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: January 16, 2014
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book offers a comprehensive study of the views of ancient philosophers on mental disorders. Relying on the original Greek and Latin textual sources, the author describes and analyses how the ancient philosophers explained mental illness and its symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, strange fears and inappropriate moods and how they accounted for the respective roles of body and mind in such disorders. Also considered are ethical questions relating to mental illness, approaches to treatment and the position of mentally ill people in societies of the times.

The volume opens with a historical overview that examines ancient medical accounts of mental illness, from Hippocrates' famous Sacred Disease to late antiquity medical authors. Separate chapters interpret in detail the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Galen and the Stoics and a final chapter summarises the views of various strains of Scepticism, the Epicurean school and the Middle and Neo-Platonists.

Offering an important and useful contribution to the study of ancient philosophy, psychology and medicine. This volume sheds new light on the history of mental illness and presents a new angle on ancient philosophical psychology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book offers a comprehensive study of the views of ancient philosophers on mental disorders. Relying on the original Greek and Latin textual sources, the author describes and analyses how the ancient philosophers explained mental illness and its symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, strange fears and inappropriate moods and how they accounted for the respective roles of body and mind in such disorders. Also considered are ethical questions relating to mental illness, approaches to treatment and the position of mentally ill people in societies of the times.

The volume opens with a historical overview that examines ancient medical accounts of mental illness, from Hippocrates' famous Sacred Disease to late antiquity medical authors. Separate chapters interpret in detail the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Galen and the Stoics and a final chapter summarises the views of various strains of Scepticism, the Epicurean school and the Middle and Neo-Platonists.

Offering an important and useful contribution to the study of ancient philosophy, psychology and medicine. This volume sheds new light on the history of mental illness and presents a new angle on ancient philosophical psychology.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Wildland Fuel Fundamentals and Applications by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Presidential Activism and Veto Power in Central and Eastern Europe by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Creative Writing for Critical Thinking by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Determinism and Free Will by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Respiratory Contagion by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book New Therapeutic Strategies in Lung Cancers by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Algebraic Design Theory and Hadamard Matrices by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book The Reality for Agricultural Economics Within the European Union by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book An Introduction to Soil Mechanics by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Modeling and Optimization: Theory and Applications by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book The Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes and Related Traits by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Ultrafast Phenomena in Molecular Sciences by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Research on Risk Evaluation Methods of Groundwater Bursting from Aquifers Underlying Coal Seams and Applications to Coalfields of North China by Marke Ahonen
Cover of the book Triangular Diplomacy among the United States, the European Union, and the Russian Federation by Marke Ahonen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy