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Gabor Maté, Daniel Maté

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Gabor Maté, Daniel MatéNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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Consider the relationship between the body and the mind discussed in The Myth of Normal. How far is it possible to draw a distinction between the two, and what are the consequences of doing so?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a holistic as opposed to an atomistic approach to medical understanding? How does Maté suggest bridging these approaches?

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Consider the concept of human nature in The Myth of Normal. To what extent does Maté endorse an idea that there are certain essential aspects of being human? What are they?

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