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#951 Shaun Gallagher: The Self and its Disorders

The Dissenter

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Exploring Bodily Torture, Solitary Confinement, and Trauma

This chapter discusses the psychological effects of bodily torture and solitary confinement on individuals, examining how trauma impacts the self-pattern and various aspects of life, including embodiment and social interactions. It also explores the concept of cruelty in the contexts of psychiatry and law, focusing on defining and characterizing cruel punishment based on the level of suffering experienced by individuals.

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