The Myth of Mental Illness

This 50th anniversary edition of Thomas Szasz's groundbreaking critique of psychiatry delves into the moral implications of diagnosing unwanted behaviors as mental illness, suggesting that this practice removes individual responsibility. In addition to his critical view of Freudian psychology as a pseudoscience, Szasz warns about the expanding influence of psychiatry in contemporary society. The revised edition features a new preface addressing the rise of designer drugs and includes two bonus essays.