Illness as Metaphor

Brief Summary

In "Illness as Metaphor", Susan Sontag challenges the inherent metaphors attached to diseases and how they shape our understanding and treatment of the sick. Exploring societal perceptions, the book argues that metaphorical narratives wrongly place the blame on the person’s psyche or personality. This seminal work compels readers to rethink our approach to illness and the power of language in shaping our understanding of it.