Recuperating the medical and scientific context of Bernard Mandeville
Recuperating the medical and scientific context of Bernard Mandeville
This is a bold, often provocative interpretation of a neglected classic on depression, originally written by the notorious Bernard Mandeville (1670-1733) for his patients. It makes the case that Mandeville's Treatise was a milestone of experimental literature that blended satire with science and used comedy for the relief of madness.
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