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Who is the author of 'Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason'?
What is the central theme of the book?Evolution of conception and treatment of madness through historyBiography of Michel FoucaultHistory of French RevolutionArt in the Age of Reason
What societal structure does Michel Foucault argue changed the outlook on madness in society?
When was 'Madness and Civilization' first published?1961195519721981
Michel Foucault uses the concept of the 'Ship of Fools' to describe what?
What is the original French title of the book?Folie et Déraison: Histoire de la folie à l'âge classiqueRaison et Dément: Histoire de la folieFou et Civilisation: Histoire de la folieFolie et Société: Histoire de la folie
The book discusses insanity in which age?
What perceptive does Michel Foucault present in the book on mental institutions?Place of confinement rather than curePlaces of scientific advancementHavens for the troubledAsylums for mentally ill
What profession did Michel Foucault have?
According to Foucault, what did society begin to perceive madness as during the Age of Enlightenment?A state of being devoid of reasonAn advanced state of creativityA contagious diseaseA divine revelation