{"product_id":"the-divided-self-book-by-r-d-laing","title":"The Divided Self book by R.D. Laing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Divided Self book by R.D. Laing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Divided Self\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eR.D. Laing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a landmark work in existential psychiatry that explores schizophrenia and related mental states through the lens of personal experience and social relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaing argues that what is often labeled as “madness” can be understood as a response to unbearable social pressures and inner conflict. He introduces the idea of the “divided self,” where a person becomes split between a false self (created to meet external expectations) and a true self (hidden and vulnerable). This inner division can lead to alienation, anxiety, and breakdown in communication with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book challenges traditional psychiatric approaches by emphasizing understanding, empathy, and the subjective experience of the patient rather than purely clinical classification. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of the divided self\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExistential and anti-psychiatry perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental illness as lived experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity, authenticity, and alienation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of traditional psychiatry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should read it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of psychology and psychiatry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of philosophy and mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in identity and selfhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring alternative mental health theories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy The Divided Self from Readers’ Republik\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy in Kenya with fast delivery straight to your doorstep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated collection of psychology and philosophy classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple and reliable online book shopping experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks chosen for deep and reflective reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMadness and Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e – Michel Foucault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Myth of Mental Illness\u003c\/em\u003e – Thomas Szasz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Republik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43443135774809,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4292\/1049\/files\/TheDividedSelfbookbyR.D.LaingReaders_Republik.jpg?v=1781772360","url":"https:\/\/readersrepublik.com\/products\/the-divided-self-book-by-r-d-laing","provider":"Readers Republik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}