'Madness' and the supernatural

Jan 12, 2024

Professor Owen Davies discusses the connection between supernatural beliefs and insanity, including the influence of psychiatrists on historians. He explores the process of sending someone to an asylum and the clash between psychiatric evidence and legal systems. The podcast also delves into the historical understanding of supernatural beliefs and their intersection with mental illness, as well as the influence of technological advancements on supernatural beliefs during the 19th century.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

The Connection Between Belief, Insanity, and Witch Trials

05:09 • 4min

The Process of Sending Someone to an Asylum and the Clash Between Psychiatric Evidence and Legal Systems in Determining Insanity

09:34 • 3min

Supernatural Beliefs and Mental Illness

12:07 • 12min

Technological Advances and Supernatural Beliefs in the Age of Asylums

23:53 • 4min