Libertad interior y sufrimiento. Edith Eger y Viktor Frankl

• Autor: Mercado Montes, Juan Andrés
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2025
• Institución: Universidad Católica San Pablo
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Católica San Pablo
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistas.ucsp.edu.pe:article/1688
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.ucsp.edu.pe/index.php/psicologia/article/view/1688
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Inner; Inner freedom; Suffering; Edith Eger; Viktor Frankl; Libertad interior; Sufrimiento

Edith Eger vividly illustrates the intricate relationship between pain and the ability to reconcile it with personal freedom, emphasizing that in any situation, we can embrace our suffering and continue to strive. “Saying yes to life” is intertwined with finding meaning in it. The works of Viktor Frankl opened Eger's eyes to this reality, where paradoxical elements often negatively impact many people's lives. Frankl and Eger extend beyond psychological description by valuing methods to confront suffering and frustration, delving into profound philosophical concepts, apart from choice and meaning. Eger unequivocally asserts that life is a gift and describes the pursuit of meaning as a personal mission, aligning with an ethical framework centered on the question regarding what kind of person each one wants to be. Within this psychological and anthropological context, the contributions of Leonardo Polo’s concept of proactive synderesis, Tomasello’s spontaneous collaboration, and Peterson’s emphasis on the necessity of discipline, enrich the comprehensive understanding of the perspectives offered by Eger and Frankl.