Towards a Discourse on Foundation

Phenomenology and psychology are historically interwoven forms of research. On the one hand, philosophical phenomenology has investigated mental phenomena and is dedicated to understanding the mind. Still, among its branches, i.e., transcendental, object and hermeneutical phenomenology, different approaches of relating to psychology have found support. On the other hand, phenomenological psychology is a perspective within psychology. This perspective has come to fruition in several historical contexts, such as in Copenhagen, Utrecht, Louvain, Heidelberg and Pittsburgh. Recognition of this historical constellation is the precondition for further development towards a rigorous foundation of psychology.