An Existential Phenomenology of Addiction.

Shannon Simon

doi:10.1080/02604027.2026.2686595

June 12, 2026World Futures

An Existential Phenomenology of Addiction.

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The aim is to deepen the understanding of addiction by exploring it from an existential phenomenological perspective.
Analysis of existing literature on addiction.
Qualitative exploration of subjective experiences related to addiction.
Discussion of implications for treatment and understanding addiction.
Identified key themes in the lived experiences of individuals with addiction.
Highlighted existential factors influencing addiction.
Suggested a deeper understanding of addiction for better treatment approaches.

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This work explores addiction through the lens of existential phenomenology, highlighting personal experiences.

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With the publication of Anna Westin’s An Existential Phenomenology of Addiction (2020), another important contribution was added to the ever-burgeoning discourse on addiction. Her willingness to sh...

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