Society for Laingian Studies

the society for laingian studies is an international online society dedicated to furthering discussion, research and scholarship in the philosophy and practice of ronald david laing. the society was co-founded by daniel burston of pittsburgh, usa and margreta carr in toronto, canada, in december 2002, intended to be a 'virtual society' of individuals from all walks of life with an interest in ronald laing's life and work. the society was a significant milestone in the evolution of 'laingian studies', evolving from the unofficial r.d. laing site, which margreta had redesigned and had been developing since the autumn of 2000. in january 2004, the history of laing scholarship saw a momentous event in the founding of the international r.d. laing institute (ili) a professional association of laingian practitioners and scholars, under the direction of theodor itten in st. gallen, switzerland. the ili will be conducting seminars, lectures and master classes, while the sls continues to make ma