The Power of Phenomenology: Psychoanalytic and Philosophical Perspectives
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In The Power of Phenomenology, psychoanalysts and philosophers Robert D. Stolorow and George E. Atwood present a compelling integration of phenomenological philosophy and psychoanalytic theory, forging a deeply human-centered approach to understanding emotional life. Challenging traditional, detached models of psychoanalysis, the authors argue that psychological phenomena must be understood as embedded in lived experience—as part of a person’s world, rather than as isolated mental events. Drawing on the existential phenomenology of Heidegger, Husserl, and Merleau-Ponty, they propose an intersubjective framework that recognizes the co-constructed nature of experience between analyst and patient. The book explores how trauma, identity, and emotional development are shaped by our relationships, history, and the meanings we give to our lives. Rather than reducing psychological suffering to diagnostic categories, Stolorow and Atwood advocate for a more attuned, empathic, and philosophical approach to psychotherapy—one that honors the unique subjectivity of each individual. Both a theoretical contribution and a clinical guide, The Power of Phenomenology is a powerful call for a more reflective and humane understanding of psychological life.
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