Essay on the classification of the insane / by M. Allen, M.D.

  • Allen, Matthew
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[1837]
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Credit: Essay on the classification of the insane / by M. Allen, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    those who promise without even intending to perform. In the preliminary remarks of Allen r. Dutton, I say at the conclusion, I find I must do even more than this, (meaning- the defence): for my defence would still be imperfect without a short statement of my views on the insane. For this purpose, I propose to write the follow- ing Essays : 1st.—On Classification, and Tables in Illus- tration.* 2nd.—The different Divisions, into which I divide the Insane. 3rd.—Their General and Specific Character. 4th.—The Correspondence between Causes and Effects. 5th.—That the Study of Mind will evolve the Principle of Universal Generalization. 6th.—Their Moral and Medical Treatment. 7th.—A Selection of Cases in Illustration. By this I shall be able to give a more full and perfect understanding of the peculiar cha- racter and proper treatment of this particular case; and by which will be seen, though imper- fectly, something of those principles, aud of that spirit which has pervaded the whole of our conduct to all those entrusted to our care. To do all this, in connexion with the above * For the ]ire?eut I shall defer the publication of these Tables.
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