Philosophy Of Insanity, The

CONTENTS
Author's Preface
Introductory Remarks
What Constitutes Insanity?
Delusions
Narcotics and Their Effects
Fanaticism
Knowledge Necessary for the Preservation of Bodily and Mental Health
Lunatic Asylums and Attendants
Labour and Amusements Considered as Curative Agents
A Thing of Shreads and Patches - Life Assurance - Sleep - Food - A Few Words to Relatives - Analogy Between the Animal and Vegetable World - Epilepsy and Periodical Madness - Precocious Children - Cheerfulness - Excess - Pride - Indecision - False Shame
Gartnavel Asylum
Conclusion
Appendix