Enactive and simondonian reflections on mental disorders.
Front Psychol August 3, 2022 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.938105 via PubMed Central
Summary
The article explores mental disorders through the lenses of enactive cognition and Gilbert Simondon's philosophy of individuation. It argues that mental disorders are not merely brain dysfunctions but disruptions in the dynamic, relational processes through which individuals co-constitute themselves with their environments. The work synthesizes these theoretical perspectives to propose a more holistic understanding of psychopathology, emphasizing the ongoing, adaptive nature of mental life.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mental disorders are best understood as disruptions in the relational and individuating processes of the organism-environment system, not as isolated brain dysfunctions. |
Abstract
Enactive and simondonian reflections on mental disorders.