Foucault — “Madness is the false punishment of a false…”

Source: Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason — Michel Foucault

Book page: foucault-madness-civilization

From: Madness and Civilization — Quotes

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madness is the false punishment of a false solution, but by its own virtue it brings to light the real problem, which can then be truly resolved.