Danilo Cargnello and his contribution to the development of phenomenological thought: an overview.
History of psychiatry December 1, 2023 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1177/0957154x231196203 via PubMed
Summary
Danilo Cargnello significantly contributed to Italian phenomenological psychopathology, particularly by introducing Binswanger's ideas and emphasizing the anthropological aspect of Daseinsanalyse. His book on experimental psychosis is noted as a crucial report on substance-induced psychosis. It is important to preserve and integrate the insights of phenomenological authors like Cargnello into professional training for their clinical relevance.
Study at a glance
| Key finding | Cargnello's work on substance-induced psychosis is recognized as one of the most important reports in the field. |
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Abstract
Danilo Cargnello was one of the greatest authors of Italian phenomenological psychopathology. He wrote the first articles on the subject in 1947-8, a period in which phenomenological ideas began to spread in Italy. His main contribution was to introduce and disseminate Binswanger's ideas in Italy and to emphasise the anthropological character of Daseinsanalyse. His book analysing results of experimental psychosis constitutes one of the most important and meticulous psychopathological reports of substance-induced psychosis. It is essential to keep alive the knowledge of phenomenological authors such as Cargnello, who are of great clinical and psychopathological relevance, and also to integrate the teachings they have left us into professional training.