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A Discourse of the Causes, Natures and Cure of Phrensie, Madness or Distraction, from a Treatise of Dreams & Visions

Thomas Tryon

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English
Wildside Press
05 September 2025
Abnormal psychology
A Discourse of the Causes, Natures and Cure of Phrensie, Madness or Distraction offers a 17th-century perspective on mental illness, blending medical observation, spiritual philosophy, and proto-psychological theory. Written by reformist thinker Thomas Tryon, the treatise situates madness within the frameworks of humoral imbalance, moral behavior, and spiritual disharmony. It explores the links between diet, dreams, visions, and the mind's susceptibility to disorder, providing insight into pre-modern understandings of what we now call psychological health. Grounded in both natural and mystical reasoning, Tryon's work advocates for compassionate treatment and introspective remedies rather than confinement or punishment. This early exploration of mental health reflects the intellectual crossroads of science, religion, and philosophy in early modern England, offering modern readers a fascinating historical lens on the evolving concepts of sanity and the soul.
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Imprint:   Wildside Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   95g
ISBN:   9781479411603
ISBN 10:   1479411604
Pages:   68
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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