Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen

Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen investigates the construct of psychic "facts," emphasizing how historical accounts of mental disorders intertwine with ongoing redefinitions. His work, shaped by French post-structuralist philosophy, delves deeply into the history and philosophy of psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Borch-Jacobsen is recognized for his polemical stances within persistent debates surrounding psychoanalysis. His approach highlights how historical and social contexts actively shape psychological states.