ABSTRACT
I defend the position that there is a synthesis between the approaches of Merleau-Ponty and Foucault, especially in regard to madness. After describing why other strategies for aligning their thoughts have fallen short, I present my complementary strategy and argue for its effectiveness in weaving their thoughts together. Using this strategy, I offer a solution to each of the problems from chapter six and overcome the obstacles that block their synthesis. The strength in uniting their approaches is further illustrated in how the thoughts of one fill in gaps in the thoughts of the other, allowing a more full and complete approach to madness.
