Reason vs. Insanity: The Philosophical Dichotomy

Philosophy has historically privileged reason, often sidelining notions of insanity. In critiques, particularly those of Foucault, it becomes clear that rationality is presented as the primary subject, while insanity is treated as a secondary term to be dismissed. Descartes exemplified this by discarding those deemed irrational in his quest for undoubtable knowledge, thereby highlighting the ongoing tension between rational thought and its counterpart, insanity. This framework illustrates how philosophical discourse has consistently marginalized the concept of insanity to uphold the authority of reason.