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|Articles|September 11, 2012
Thomas Szasz, 1920–2012
Author(s)Ronald W. Pies, MD
Dr Thomas Szasz dies at 92.
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I 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.
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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