Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason

This new edition of Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason presents Michel Foucault's classic study of the societal treatment of mental illness from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. Published by Miakarts Books, this print edition offers readers a foundational text in philosophy and social theory.

• Format: Available as a printed softcover book
• Core Content: Traces the evolution of how Western society has defined, confined, and treated insanity, examining key historical shifts in perception and institutional practice
• Notable Features: Includes Foucault's original arguments on the great confinement, the birth of the asylum, and the relationship between reason and unreason
• Collector Value: New condition, ideal for philosophy students, historians, and collectors of seminal works in critical theory

This volume stands as an essential reference for anyone studying the history of psychiatry, social philosophy, or the intellectual currents of 20th-century French thought.