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insanity

insanity In this historical source, insanity means a serious departure from normal soundness of mind.

In this historical source, insanity means a serious departure from normal soundness of mind. It is also used broadly for any form of mental disorder.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Aberration (mental)” (Aberration (mental)).
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