Battle for the mind
Book • 1957
William Sargant's "Battle for the Mind" is a controversial yet influential book exploring the methods of brainwashing and thought reform.
Sargant, a British psychiatrist, examines various techniques used to alter individuals' beliefs and behaviors, drawing on case studies from diverse contexts, including religious cults and political indoctrination.
The book delves into the psychological mechanisms underlying these processes, highlighting the vulnerability of the human mind to manipulation.
While some of Sargant's conclusions have been challenged, the book remains a significant contribution to the understanding of psychological control and the power of suggestion.
It raises important questions about the nature of belief, persuasion, and the ethical implications of manipulating human minds.
Sargant, a British psychiatrist, examines various techniques used to alter individuals' beliefs and behaviors, drawing on case studies from diverse contexts, including religious cults and political indoctrination.
The book delves into the psychological mechanisms underlying these processes, highlighting the vulnerability of the human mind to manipulation.
While some of Sargant's conclusions have been challenged, the book remains a significant contribution to the understanding of psychological control and the power of suggestion.
It raises important questions about the nature of belief, persuasion, and the ethical implications of manipulating human minds.
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