Reason And Violence

Reason And Violence

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Author: R.D. Laing; D.G. Cooper
Binding: Paperback
Published: -

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Reason And Violence presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the intricate relationship between rationality and aggression within human experience. This seminal work, rooted in existential phenomenology, critically examines how societal structures and interpersonal dynamics can engender psychological distress and conflict. It argues that conventional understandings of mental illness often overlook the underlying violence inherent in certain social systems. The text uncovers the mechanisms through which individuals internalize and externalize forms of coercion, offering a challenging perspective on sanity and madness. This academic treatise illustrates the complex interplay of individual agency and systemic pressures, making it essential reading for those interested in critical psychology and social theory.

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Description

Author: R.D. Laing; D.G. Cooper
Binding: Paperback
Published: -

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Reason And Violence presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the intricate relationship between rationality and aggression within human experience. This seminal work, rooted in existential phenomenology, critically examines how societal structures and interpersonal dynamics can engender psychological distress and conflict. It argues that conventional understandings of mental illness often overlook the underlying violence inherent in certain social systems. The text uncovers the mechanisms through which individuals internalize and externalize forms of coercion, offering a challenging perspective on sanity and madness. This academic treatise illustrates the complex interplay of individual agency and systemic pressures, making it essential reading for those interested in critical psychology and social theory.