R.D. Laing
What’s inside
This seminal work by R.D. Laing explores the nature of personal identity and the split between one’s inner self and outer persona, particularly in schizophrenics.
You’ll Learn
- Gaining insight into the relationship between identity and mental health
- Understanding schizophrenic experiences
- Reflecting on the authenticity of one’s personal existence
- Exploring societal impacts on self-identity
Key Points
- The divided self and existential philosophy
- Schizophrenia and the false self-system
- Ontological insecurity and personal identity
- Interpersonal experience and understanding others
- The true-self and the struggle for authenticity
- Society’s role in shaping personal identity
- Therapeutic approaches for existential crises
Who’s it For
- Psychology students
- Psychiatrists
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Individuals interested in mental health
- Readers intrigued by existential themes
About the author
R.D. Laing was a prominent Scottish psychiatrist known for his alternative approach to mental illness and his existential philosophy.