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Jaspers' Phenomenology.

Diogo Telles-Correia1,2, Sérgio Saraiva1, João Gama Marques1,3

  • 1Clínica Universitária de Psiquiatria e Psicologia Médica da Faculdade de MedicinadaUniversidade de Lisboa, Portugal.

Folia Medica
|October 26, 2018
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This study revisits Karl Jaspers' phenomenology in psychopathology, clarifying its origins and core concepts. It aims to correct modern misinterpretations and highlight the enduring relevance of his subjective understanding methods.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Karl Jaspers' 'General Psychopathology' (1913) introduced phenomenology to understand subjective mental states.
  • The 100th anniversary of Jaspers' work highlights a resurgence of the 'Methodenstreit' (dispute over methods).
  • Phenomenology is crucial for capturing subjective experiences in psychopathology but is often misused.

Observation:

  • The article addresses the current misapplication of phenomenological methods in psychiatry and psychology.
  • It emphasizes the need to rediscover and clarify Jaspers' original phenomenological approach.
  • The study revisits fundamental concepts of Jaspers' phenomenology.

Findings:

  • Jaspers' phenomenology provides a framework for understanding subjective manifestations of the mind.
Keywords:
Jaspersphenomenologypsychiatrypsychologypsychopathology

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  • Key concepts include objective/subjective manifestations, understanding (four types), causal explanation, empathy, intuition, and phenomenological description.
  • The article clarifies Jaspers' concept of comprehensive 'seeing' in phenomenological analysis.

    • Implications:

    • Rediscovering Jaspers' phenomenology can refine current clinical and research practices in psychopathology.
    • A clearer understanding of his methods can lead to more accurate interpretations of subjective experiences.
    • The foundational principles of Jaspers' phenomenology remain relevant for contemporary psychiatric and psychological inquiry.