""Responsibility in Mental Disease"" by Henry Maudsley is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of responsibility in relation to mental illness. The author delves into the complex nature of mental illness and how it affects an individual's ability to make rational decisions and act upon them. Maudsley examines various cases and scenarios where the question of responsibility arises, such as criminal cases involving individuals with mental illness. He also discusses the legal and ethical implications of holding mentally ill individuals responsible for their actions. The book provides a detailed analysis of the historical and cultural attitudes towards mental illness and responsibility, as well as the current state of understanding in the field. This thought-provoking and informative book is essential reading for anyone interested in mental health, ethics, and the law.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.