Phenomenological Method and Philosophy of Psychiatry: History and Prospects of Interaction

The article considers the possibilities of applying phenomenological method in philosophy psychiatry. For this purpose, a brief analysis main stages development interaction and psychiatry modern times (20–21 centuries) was carried out: initial, syncretic, practical stages, formation an interdisciplinary project, which is presented as An attempt to determine how exactly should “phenomenological method” be understood when it comes its application study mental states related disciplines (psychology psychotherapy) also made. It shown that tries describe human experience with help more complete scheme categories concepts than typical for natural-scientific understanding This focused on existence helps psychiatrist “get used to” structure ways being-in-the-world person. Therefore, practiced psychology, psychotherapy, type qualitative research. historical review demonstrates has various manifestations psychiatry, psychotherapy (as general philosophical method, procedure describing research technique psychotherapeutic practice). Based this, concluded necessary make detailed subject field direction where implemented order explain peculiarities method. Although problem expediency using phenomenology strategy currently debatable, author believes use can implemented.