{"product_id":"a-discourse-of-the-causes-natures-and-cure-of-phrensie-madness-or-distraction-from-a-treatise-of-dreams-visions-paperback","title":"A Discourse of the Causes, Natures and Cure of Phrensie, Madness or Distraction, from a Treatise of Dreams \u0026 Visions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Tryon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Discourse of the Causes, Natures and Cure of Phrensie, Madness or Distraction\u003c\/em\u003e offers a 17th-century perspective on mental illness, blending medical observation, spiritual philosophy, and proto-psychological theory. Written by reformist thinker Thomas Tryon, the treatise situates madness within the frameworks of humoral imbalance, moral behavior, and spiritual disharmony. It explores the links between diet, dreams, visions, and the mind's susceptibility to disorder, providing insight into pre-modern understandings of what we now call psychological health. Grounded in both natural and mystical reasoning, Tryon's work advocates for compassionate treatment and introspective remedies rather than confinement or punishment. This early exploration of mental health reflects the intellectual crossroads of science, religion, and philosophy in early modern England, offering modern readers a fascinating historical lens on the evolving concepts of sanity and the soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52242152358162,"sku":"9781479411603","price":14.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/iHzMU_GFkB9781479411603.webp?v=1777912266","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/a-discourse-of-the-causes-natures-and-cure-of-phrensie-madness-or-distraction-from-a-treatise-of-dreams-visions-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}