The Phenomenology of Psychosis: Considerations for the Future
Zeno van Duppen, Jasper Feyaerts
Philosophy, psychiatry & psychology January 1, 2021 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1353/ppp.2021.0041 via OpenAlex
Summary
The paper explores how phenomenological philosophy can illuminate the experience of psychosis, particularly schizophrenia, by examining disturbances in intersubjectivity, temporality, and thought. Drawing on thinkers like Sass, it argues that psychotic symptoms reflect alterations in the basic structure of self-awareness and relation to others, not merely cognitive deficits. This perspective offers psychotherapists and clinicians a deeper understanding of patients' subjective worlds, suggesting that therapeutic approaches should address these foundational experiential changes.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Phenomenological analysis reveals that psychotic experiences, such as those in schizophrenia, involve fundamental disruptions in the sense of self, time, and interpersonal connection, which can inform more empathetic and effective psychotherapeutic practice. |
Abstract
status: Published