Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason by Michel Foucault is a groundbreaking work of cultural and intellectual history that examines how Western society has understood and treated madness. Foucault traces the shifting boundaries between reason and unreason, revealing how ideas about insanity were shaped by power, institutions, and social norms.
Thought-provoking and influential, this book invites readers to rethink what society calls “normal” and why. It is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, history, psychology, and the forces that define human experience.
