Personal identity Quote by C.S. Lewis
““whatever tortures and assaults on personal identity you call Remedial Treatment.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940
Critiques the notion of forced psychological treatment as a form of personal assault, questioning its ethical basis.
In simple terms: Treatments that harm identity are like assaults.
Key Takeaway
Seek healing methods that respect self.
Themes
ethics
psychology
identity
therapy
rights
Mood
critical
concerned
analytical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- medical ethics
- self‑care
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
Consent
personhood
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines respectful treatment of identity?
- When does intervention become assault?
A Different Perspective
Therapies can be misused; consent is vital.
