Between Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Psychology
Lucas Guimarães Bloc, Bruna Soares Picanço, José Waldo Saraiva Neto, Marianna Facó
Psicopatologia Fenomenológica Contemporânea August 8, 2026 DOI: 10.37067/rpfc.v15i2.1318 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | Psychopathology |
| Key points | Argues that Phenomenological Psychopathology is not confined to one discipline but emerges from the interweaving of philosophy, psychology, and psychiatry, and that this "in-between" position constitutes a critical, ethical, and clinical potential. The authors call for greater recognition of research, first-person experience, and the development of PP as a living, ethical clinical practice, while noting gaps in diversity and the need for critical approaches. |
Abstract
This article reflects on the place of Phenomenological Psychopathology (PP) in the contemporary clinical landscape. Inspired by Merleau-Ponty’s notion of ambiguity, it argues that PP does not belong to a single domain, but emerges through the interweaving of philosophy, psychology, and psychiatry. This “in-between” is understood as a critical, ethical, and clinical potential, supporting a plural practice sensitive to lived experience. Three perspectives are outlined. First, from an epistemological standpoint, it examines the tense relationship between philosophical and clinical phenomenologies. Second, it presents an overview of scientific production over the past decade (2015–2025). Third, from a social and political perspective, it highlights gaps such as lack of diversity and the need to include critical approaches (feminist, decolonial, anti-racist). It concludes by calling for greater recognition of research, first-person experience, and the development of PP as a living, ethical clinical practice.
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Citations in the library
Cites 3
- Phenomenology yesterday, today, and tomorrow: a proposed phenomenological response to the double challenges of contemporary recovery-oriented person-centered mental health care Frontiers in Psychology September 21, 2023
- Editorial: Situating phenomenological psychopathology: subjective experience within the world Frontiers in Psychology August 25, 2023
- More phenomenology in psychiatry? Applied ontology as a method towards integration. The Lancet Psychiatry July 1, 2022