In Summary, What Was the Enlightenment

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In summary, what was the Enlightenment?

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Manie Sans Delire

A historical term describing a psychological condition of mania without delusion, often related to what is now understood as bipolar disorder or specific forms of mania.

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification system for diagnosing mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Histrionic

Relates to a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior; often associated with Histrionic Personality Disorder.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual used to diagnose mental disorders.