Phenomenological Analysis of Borderline Personality Disorder in the Light of Thomas Fuchs

Borderline Personality Disorder is documented in scientific literature under various terminologies since the late 19th century and has undergone different revisions of its main characteristics up to the present day. The aim of the following work is to begin structuring some of Thomas Fuchs' contributions to phenomenological psychopathology and to critically engage with the DSM-V's proposal for standardization of diagnostic criteria. In the second part, a deeper analysis of Borderline Personality Disorder is made in its existential dimensions in light of Thomas Fuchs' contributions. Descriptions, some critiques, and clinical practice proposals will be presented.