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For the Parisian street named after him, see Avenue Montaigne. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]) (February 28, 1533–September 13, 1592) was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance.... See more

For the Parisian street named after him, see Avenue Montaigne. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ekɛm də mɔ̃tɛɲ]) (February 28, 1533–September 13, 1592) was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance. Montaigne is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. He became famous for his effortless ability to merge serious intellectual speculation with casual anecdotes[1] and autobiography — and his massive volume Essais (translated literally as "Attempts") contains, to this day, some of the most widely influential essays ever written. Montaigne had a direct influence on writers the world over, including Blaise Pascal, René Descartes[2], Ralph Waldo Emerson, Stefan Zweig, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Isaac Asimov, Eric Hoffer[3], and perhaps William Shakespeare (see section "Related Writers and Influence" below). In his own time, Montaigne was admired more as a statesman than as an author. The tendency in his essays to... See less

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Virginia Woolf’s handwriting in a 1921 letter to Katherine Mansfield, where she writes: “It seems to me very important that women should learn to write.” Virginia Woolf’s writing table (a portable laptop of sorts): Here is an excellent Smith College... See more

Virginia Woolf’s handwriting in a 1921 letter to Katherine Mansfield, where she writes: “It seems to me very important that women should learn to write.” Virginia Woolf’s writing table (a portable laptop of sorts): Here is an excellent Smith College collection of Woolf’s artifacts: See less

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The murder of the poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca by nationalists on 19 August 1936 remains one of Spain's open wounds. A man ahead of his time, he lived in a Spain that was going backwards. The most gitano (gypsy) of poets - a label which,... See more

The murder of the poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca by nationalists on 19 August 1936 remains one of Spain's open wounds. A man ahead of his time, he lived in a Spain that was going backwards. The most gitano (gypsy) of poets - a label which, by the way, he hated - he was also the most international. His evocation of the folklore of Spain should be understood as a distillation of the essence of Spain through the eyes and pen of a man who knew no frontiers. "I sing to Spain and I feel her to the core of my being, but above all I am a man of the world and brother of everyone." He was born on 5 June 1898, in the village of Fuente Vaqueros in the province of Granada. When he died, 38 years later, the legacy of his work and personality had already guaranteed him a place in the pantheon of the immortals. When you go to Granada and the surrounding area it is still possible to see some of the elements which inspired Lorca's work: the light reflected on the white houses in the Albaicin,... See less

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Dorothea Tanning, painter, sculptor, writer and wife of Max Ernst, counsels young artists: "Keep your eye on your inner world and keep away from ads, idiots and movie stars."

Dorothea Tanning, painter, sculptor, writer and wife of Max Ernst, counsels young artists: "Keep your eye on your inner world and keep away from ads, idiots and movie stars." See less

Highlights: I never heard [husband Max Ernst] use the word "wife" in regard to me. He was very sorry about that wife thing. I'm very much against the arrangement of procreation, at least for humans. If I could have designed it, it would be a tossup who gets pregnant, the man or woman. Boy, that would...

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"I am hoping this page will help students writing papers, faculty doing research, people wanting to study with me in a workshop setting, and just plain fans." --Marge Piercy | Marge Piercy is the author of seventeen novels including The New York... See more

"I am hoping this page will help students writing papers, faculty doing research, people wanting to study with me in a workshop setting, and just plain fans." --Marge Piercy | Marge Piercy is the author of seventeen novels including The New York Times Bestseller Gone To Soldiers; the National Bestsellers Braided Lives and The Longings of Women and the classic Woman on the Edge of Time; seventeen volumes of poetry, and a critically acclaimed memoir Sleeping with Cats. Born in center city Detroit, educated at the University of Michigan, the recipient of four honorary doctorates, she has been a key player in many of the major progressive political battles of our time, including the anti-Vietnam war and the women's movement, and most recently an active participant in the resistance to the war in Iraq. A popular speaker on college campuses, she has been a featured writer on Bill Moyers’ PBS Specials, Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion, Terri Gross’ Fresh Air, the Today Show, and many... See less

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Carl Ransom Rogers (January 8, 1902 – February 4, 1987) was an influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is considered to be one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was... See more

Carl Ransom Rogers (January 8, 1902 – February 4, 1987) was an influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is considered to be one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was honored for his pioneering research with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association in 1956. The Person-centered approach, his own unique approach to understanding personality and human relationships, found wide application in various domains such as psychotherapy and counseling (Client-centered therapy), education (Student-centered learning), organizations, and other group settings. For his professional work he was bestowed the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Psychology by the APA in 1972. Towards the end of his life Carl Rogers was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with national intergroup conflict in South Africa and Northern Ireland.[1] In an... See less

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Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox."[1] He wrote in an off-hand, whimsical prose studded with startling formulations. For example: "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more... See more

Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox."[1] He wrote in an off-hand, whimsical prose studded with startling formulations. For example: "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it."[2] He is one of the few Christian thinkers who are equally admired and quoted by both liberal and conservative Christians, and indeed by many non-Christians. Chesterton's own theological and political views were far too nuanced to fit comfortably under the "liberal" or "conservative" banner. And in his own words he cast aspersions on the labels saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of the Conservatives is to prevent the mistakes from being corrected."[3] He routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox Christian," and came to identify such a position with Catholicism more and more, eventually... See less

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A Personal Service Announcement from Laurie Anderson considering the US federal debt. Circa 1990. Sorry about the video quality, folks....laurieanderson politics

A Personal Service Announcement from Laurie Anderson considering the US federal debt. Circa 1990. Sorry about the video quality, folks....laurieanderson politics See less

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The Rev. Sir John Pentland Mahaffy GBE CVO (26 February 1839-30 April 1919) was an Irish classicist and polymathic scholar. He was born near Vevay in Switzerland on 12 July 1839, receiving his early education privately in Switzerland and Germany, and... See more

The Rev. Sir John Pentland Mahaffy GBE CVO (26 February 1839-30 April 1919) was an Irish classicist and polymathic scholar. He was born near Vevay in Switzerland on 12 July 1839, receiving his early education privately in Switzerland and Germany, and later and more formally at Trinity College, Dublin. As an undergraduate, he became President of the University Philosophical Society. As an academic Mahaffy held a Trinity professorship of ancient history and eventually became Provost. He was a distinguished classicist and Egyptologist as well as a Doctor of Music. He wrote the music for the Grace in chapel. Mahaffy, a man of great versatility, published numerous works across a range of subjects, some of which, especially those dealing with the 'Silver Age' of Greece, became standard authorities. His versatility was not confined to academia: he shot and played cricket for Ireland, and claimed to know the pedigree of every racehorse in Ulster. He was also an expert fly fisherman. He was... See less

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died Monday, the president of his foundation said. He was 89. ''It's an unbelievable loss for Sweden,... See more

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, an iconoclastic filmmaker widely regarded as one of the great masters of modern cinema, died Monday, the president of his foundation said. He was 89. ''It's an unbelievable loss for Sweden, but even more so internationally,'' Astrid Soderbergh Widding, president of The Ingmar Bergman Foundation, which administers the directors' archives, told The Associated Press. Bergman died at his home in Faro, Sweden, Swedish news agency TT said, citing his daughter Eva Bergman. A cause of death was not immediately available. Through more than 50 films, Bergman's vision encompassed all the extremes of his beloved Sweden: the claustrophobic gloom of unending winter nights, the gentle merriment of glowing summer evenings and the bleak magnificence of the island where he spent his last years. Bergman, who approached difficult subjects such as plague and madness with inventive technique and carefully honed writing, became one of the towering... See less

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Quotes by Aldous Huxley.

Quotes by Aldous Huxley. See less

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British writer, university lecturer and prolific and highly professional novelist, Iris Murdoch dealt with everyday ethical or moral issues, sometimes in the light of myths. As a writer, she was a perfectionist who did not allow editors to change her... See more

British writer, university lecturer and prolific and highly professional novelist, Iris Murdoch dealt with everyday ethical or moral issues, sometimes in the light of myths. As a writer, she was a perfectionist who did not allow editors to change her text. Murdoch produced 26 novels in 40 years, the last written while she was suffering from Alzheimer disease. Iris Murdoch was born in Dublin - the name 'Murdoch' is essentially Scots Gaelic. Her mother, the former Irene Alice Richardson, was an Irishwoman who had trained as an opera singer. Wills John Hughes Murdoch, Iris's father, was an English civil servant who had been a cavalry officer in World War I. Following the war, he worked as a government clerk. The family moved to London, where Murdoch grew up in the western suburbs of Hammersmith and Chiswich. Murdoch studied classics, ancient history and philosophy at Somerville College, Oxford. During World War II she was an active member of the Communist Party, but eventually became... See less

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Dame Jean Iris Murdoch (July 15, 1919 – February 8, 1999) was an Irish-born British writer and philosopher, best known for her novels, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving ethical or sexual themes. Her first... See more

Dame Jean Iris Murdoch (July 15, 1919 – February 8, 1999) was an Irish-born British writer and philosopher, best known for her novels, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving ethical or sexual themes. Her first published novel, Under the Net, was selected in 2001 by the editorial board of the American Modern Library as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 1987, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. See less

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The Children's Hour (1934) Dark Angel (1935) These Three (1936) Dead End (1937) Little Foxes (1939) Watch on the Rhine (1940) The North Star (1943) Another Part of the Forest (1946) Toys in the Attic (1959) My Mother, My Father, and Me (1963, adapted... See more

The Children's Hour (1934) Dark Angel (1935) These Three (1936) Dead End (1937) Little Foxes (1939) Watch on the Rhine (1940) The North Star (1943) Another Part of the Forest (1946) Toys in the Attic (1959) My Mother, My Father, and Me (1963, adapted from How Much? by Burt Blechman) Do you know something we don't? Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile See less

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Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2007, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates See less

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Abstract The fiction of Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) is set firmly in the material reality of the Habsburg Empire. Although realist in its commitment to reflecting contemporary society and its values, it has often been 'accused' of... See more

Abstract The fiction of Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (1830–1916) is set firmly in the material reality of the Habsburg Empire. Although realist in its commitment to reflecting contemporary society and its values, it has often been 'accused' of sentimentalism. This article argues that while Ebner's short stories indeed adopt some sentimental tropes, this should not be regarded as detracting from the complexity of her work. Rather, it is complex and worthy of examination in its own right. A closer and more differentiated analysis of sentimentalism in Ebner's fiction than is usually undertaken by modern criticism demonstrates that Ebner self-consciously uses sentimental strategies, such as religious imagery, the idealisation of characters or the death of a protagonist, in order to subvert the ethos of the conventional sentimental novel. This tended to reinforce women's domestic role and strengthen the reader's belief in the spiritual value of suffering. The stories 'Das tägliche Leben',... See less

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Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 - February 4, 1995) was an American novelist who is known mainly for her psychological crime thrillers. She acquired world renown for Strangers on a Train, which has been adapted to the screen a number of times,... See more

Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 - February 4, 1995) was an American novelist who is known mainly for her psychological crime thrillers. She acquired world renown for Strangers on a Train, which has been adapted to the screen a number of times, most famously by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951, and for her Ripliad series of books on the character of Thomas Ripley. She also wrote many short stories, often macabre, satirical or tinged with black humor. See less

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Dennis published his first four novels under the name "Virginia Rowans". One critic complimented the author's "fine, feminine realism." A very private person, Tanner refused to allow his real name to be used on any of his writings. This lasted until... See more

Dennis published his first four novels under the name "Virginia Rowans". One critic complimented the author's "fine, feminine realism." A very private person, Tanner refused to allow his real name to be used on any of his writings. This lasted until July of 1955, when he was "outed" by Time Magazine, which said, "[We] decided the world couldn't live another hour" without knowing who was behind the best-selling novel." (Time. qtd. in Wakeman, 1405). In 1956, with Auntie Mame, The Loving Couple: His (and Her) Story, and Guestward, Ho!, Dennis became the only writer ever to have three books on the New York Times bestseller list at the same time. Auntie Mame (1955), spent 112 weeks on the bestseller list, selling as many as 5,000 copies a week. Prior to going out of print, it had sold over 2,000,000 copies. It was subsequently translated into Spanish, French, Italian, and Norwegian. (sources: WorldCat online database, Books in Print online database; English Catalogue of Books, 1956)... See less

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Laurie has been named Artist of the Year in Santa Cruz for 2006. To mark the occasion, she did a Writer's Improv. Follow her progress here. Have you been reading Laurie's blog? Videos of LRK talking about various things.

Laurie has been named Artist of the Year in Santa Cruz for 2006. To mark the occasion, she did a Writer's Improv. Follow her progress here. Have you been reading Laurie's blog? Videos of LRK talking about various things. See less

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A number of literary treasures chronicling the rise and fall of great poet and playwright Oscar Wilde have recently been donated to the University of Leeds, one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom. Full Story >> BIOGRAPHY Oscar Wilde’s... See more

A number of literary treasures chronicling the rise and fall of great poet and playwright Oscar Wilde have recently been donated to the University of Leeds, one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom. Full Story >> BIOGRAPHY Oscar Wilde’s rich and dramatic portrayals of the human condition came during the height of the Victorian Era that swept through London in the late 19th century. At a time when all citizens of Britain were finally able to embrace literature the wealthy and educated could only once afford, Wilde wrote many short stories, plays and poems that continue to inspire millions around the world. More >> BUSINESS CMG Worldwide is the exclusive business representative for Oscar Wilde. We work with companies around the world who wish to use his name or likeness in any commercial fashion. Click here for more information. See less

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Dora Carrington is one of those artists whose life is a fascinating as the work she left behind. She was not yet 39 when she took her life and when she was alive she just wasn't that known as an artist. She didn't sign her work, rarely exhibited and... See more

Dora Carrington is one of those artists whose life is a fascinating as the work she left behind. She was not yet 39 when she took her life and when she was alive she just wasn't that known as an artist. She didn't sign her work, rarely exhibited and was but a footnote in the history of the Bloomsbury Group. Yet, history has been kind to her and that is in no doubt due to her extraordinary lifestyle. Carrington (she preferred to be called by her surname as she disliked 'Dora'), was entranced by art at at early age and her parents paid for her to attend extra lessons in drawing. When she won a scholarship to the Slade School of Art in London where she met John Nash and, more importantly, Mark Gertler. Her association with the Bloomsbury Group was through her long time relationship with Lytton Strachey who she started living with in 1917, and her lesbian relationship with Lady Ottoline Morrell. She had love affairs were with Mark Gertler, and the writer Gerald Brenan. She married Ralph... See less

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In "Love is not blind" Edna St. Vincent Millay transforms a moment of anxiety over her lover’s lack of beauty into an attack on patriarchal notions of beauty and love. In the process Millay dis-covers the constructed nature of physical beauty, while... See more

In "Love is not blind" Edna St. Vincent Millay transforms a moment of anxiety over her lover’s lack of beauty into an attack on patriarchal notions of beauty and love. In the process Millay dis-covers the constructed nature of physical beauty, while recognizing that she cannot fully escape the patriarchal structure that "prize(s)" its own construction. Reminiscent of Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun," Millay's sonnet critiques the Petrarchan tradition of love poetry. Both sonnets reverse the values of the blason by listing physical "imperfections" instead of praising the transcendent perfect physical features of the love-object. But where Shakespeare catalogues physical ugliness for three quatrains Millay’s blason is remarkably short: "I know the imperfection of your face,— / The eyes too wide apart, the brow too high / For beauty." Through such brevity, as well as through a direct mention of her love’s "ugliness," Millay achieves a different tone... See less

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"I will control myself, or go inside. / I will not flaw perfection with my grief."

"I will control myself, or go inside. / I will not flaw perfection with my grief." See less

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Doris Lessing, author of African Stories, The Fifth Child, The Golden Notebook, The Good Terrorist, and many more stories, poems, essays, and novels, comes to talk with Don Swaim about her start as a writer, the difficulties that she encountered, and... See more

Doris Lessing, author of African Stories, The Fifth Child, The Golden Notebook, The Good Terrorist, and many more stories, poems, essays, and novels, comes to talk with Don Swaim about her start as a writer, the difficulties that she encountered, and what she has done to challenge herself as a writer. See less

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Carl Ransom Rogers (1902 - 1987) was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and is best known as the founder of 'client-centred' or 'non-directive' therapy. Rogers initially studied theology - and as part of his studies acted as the pastor in a small church in... See more

Carl Ransom Rogers (1902 - 1987) was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and is best known as the founder of 'client-centred' or 'non-directive' therapy. Rogers initially studied theology - and as part of his studies acted as the pastor in a small church in Vermont. However, he turned to clinical and educational psychology, studying at Teachers' College of Columbia University. There he grew into clinical practice drawing on such diverse sources as Otto Rank and John Dewey (the latter through the influence of W. H. Kilpatrick - a former student of Dewey's). This mix of influences - and Carl Rogers' ability to link elements together - helps to put into context his later achievements. The concern with opening up to, and theorizing from experience, the concept of the human organism as a whole and the belief in the possibilities of human action have their parallels in the work of John Dewey. Carl Rogers was able to join these with therapeutic insights and the belief, borne out of his practice... See less

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I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.

I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult. See less

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Unconditional positive regard (UPR) is a concept in client-centered therapy. Carl Rogers, who created client-centered therapy, designated unconditional positive regard as one of the three conditions were necessary for positive change, along with... See more

Unconditional positive regard (UPR) is a concept in client-centered therapy. Carl Rogers, who created client-centered therapy, designated unconditional positive regard as one of the three conditions were necessary for positive change, along with empathy and genuineness (congruence). Unconditional positive regard means that implies the belief of the therapist (termed a counselor by Rogers) that the client is worthy and capable, even when the client may not act or feel that way. According to the Rogers's theory, mental illness is often caused by the absence of love or by a defective kind of love that the client received as a child. By showing the client unconditional positive regard and acceptance, the therapist is providing the best possible conditions for personal growth to the client. To practice unconditional positive regard, whilst maintaining congruence at all times, means that the therapist’s feedback has to be specific because it is no use the clinician merely saying that they... See less

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"The specifically human feature of human groupings can be exploited to turn them into the semblance of non-human systems. ....All those people who seek to control the behaviour of large numbers of other people work on the experiences of those other... See more

"The specifically human feature of human groupings can be exploited to turn them into the semblance of non-human systems. ....All those people who seek to control the behaviour of large numbers of other people work on the experiences of those other people. Once people can be induced to experience a situation in a similar way, they can be expected to behave in similar ways. Induce people all to want the same thing, hate the same things, feel the same threat, then their behaviour is already captive - you have acquired your consumers or your cannon-fodder. Induce a common perception of Negroes as subhuman, or the Whites as vicious and effete, and behaviour can be concerted accordingly..... See less

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Sam Keen was, in his words, "overeducated at Harvard and Princeton" and was a professor of philosophy and religion at "various legitimate institutions" and a contributing editor of Psychology Today for 20 years before becoming a free-lance thinker,... See more

Sam Keen was, in his words, "overeducated at Harvard and Princeton" and was a professor of philosophy and religion at "various legitimate institutions" and a contributing editor of Psychology Today for 20 years before becoming a free-lance thinker, lecturer, seminar leader and consultant. He is the author of a baker's dozen books, and a co-producer of an award winning PBS documentary, Faces of the Enemy. His work was the subject of a 60 minute PBS special Bill Moyers--Your Mythic Journey with Sam Keen. See less

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"What we call 'normal' is a product of repression, denial, splitting, projection, introjection and other forms of destructive action on experience. It is radically estranged from the structure of being. The more one sees this, the more senseless it... See more

"What we call 'normal' is a product of repression, denial, splitting, projection, introjection and other forms of destructive action on experience. It is radically estranged from the structure of being. The more one sees this, the more senseless it is to continue with generalized descriptions of supposedly specifically schizoid, schizophrenic, hysterical 'mechanisms.' There are forms of alienation that are relatively strange to statistically 'normal' forms of alienation. The 'normally' alienated person, by reason of the fact that he acts more or less like everyone else, is taken to be sane. Other forms of alienation that are out of step with the prevailing state of alienation are those that are labeled by the 'formal' majority as bad or mad." --R. D. Laing, The Politics of Experience See less