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

Name: A Discourse of the Causes, Natures and Cure of Phrensie, Madness or Distraction, from a Treatise of Dreams & Visions
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By Thomas Tryon

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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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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 68
Release Date:: 2025-09-05
Publication Date:: 2025-09-05
Publisher:: Wildside Press
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1479411604
ISBN13:: 9781479411603
Weight:: 99 g
Height:: 140 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 4 cm

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