Robert Burton
English physician and scholar
Born
February 8th, 1577
448 years ago
Died
January 25th, 1640
385 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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Significant contributions to psychological literature included a seminal work exploring melancholy, titled 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'. This comprehensive text analyzed various forms of sadness and mental disorders, intertwining personal observations with references from classical literature. Burton's writing incorporated essays that discussed relationships, love, and philosophy, influencing subsequent thought on mental health. In addition to his literary pursuits, served as a fellow at Christ Church, Oxford. His work remains a critical study in the history of psychology and literature.
Authored 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'
Explored early concepts of psychology
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