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R.D. Laing discusses his book "The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness" ; Part 2

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:28:04

Synopsis

Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. Scottish psychiatrist and author R.D. Laing covers his latest outlook on the ideology of madness, with a specific focus on schizophrenia.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 61.50 min.): 7 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
28 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Travel & Culture - United Kingdom

People

Medical personnel Academics

Tags

Psychiatrists England England--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Laing, R. D. Madness Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989 Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989--Interviews Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989. R.D. Laing selected works. Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989--Criticism and interpretation. Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989. Politics of Experience Schizophrenia--Physiological aspects. Schizophrenia--Patients Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia--occurrence. Schizophrenia--Research. Psychotherapy and literature. Personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy Perspectives on psychotherapy Schizophrenia--Personal narratives. Psychadelics Effects of psychadelics Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989. Birds of Paradise Oppressiveness of society Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939--Influence. Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973 Neill, Alexander Sutherland, 1883-1973--Criticism and interpretation. Reich, Wilhelm, 1897-1957 Reich, Wilhelm, 1897-1957--Influence. Reich, Wilhelm, 1897-1957. The Murder of Christ Psychology and religion. Education and psychology. Buber, Martin 1878-1965 Stance on society Possibilites within man in a represive society Societal views--children Reich, Wilhelm, 1897-1957. Bioelectrical investigation of sexuality and anxiety Sexuality--history Sexuality--psychology Pseudosexuality Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989. The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness

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