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Thomas Szasz, 1920–2012

By Ronald W. Pies, MD | September 11, 2012

Psychiatrist Thomas Szasz dies at 92I learned of the unexpected passing of Dr Thomas Szasz, at age 92. I have known Tom Szasz since I was a resident, more than 30 years ago.

Although we found ourselves on opposite sides of most issues in psychiatry, I have always regarded Tom as a valuable teacher and a genial and warm human being.

(MORE: A Long and Controversial Career: Thomas Szasz, MD)

His passing surely marks the end of an era in the history of psychiatry, and many will miss Tom's role as Socratic "gadfly."

 

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