From Philosophical Concepts to Psychoanalytic Practice: An Analysis of the Epistolary Legacy of Lou Andreas-Salomé in Interaction with Sigmund and Anna Freud

The article examines the philosophical and scientific legacy of Lou Andreas-Salomé, her contribution to the development of psychoanalysis, and her role in the intellectual life of early 20th century Europe. Special attention is given to the analysis of her correspondence with Sigmund and Anna Freud. The aim of the article is to reveal the role of Lou Andreas-Salomé in the development of psychoanalytic thought and to explore the nature of her relationships with the Freuds. The results of the study demonstrate the unique nature of Salomé's relationships with the Freuds and her contribution to the development of psychoanalytic theory, particularly in the study of the creative process. Salomé views narcissism as a source of creativity and sublimation as a way of transforming internal energy into artistic creation, paying special attention to the concept of the artist as an explorer of their own "self." The methodology of the study is based on a hermeneutic-interpretative approach and includes an analysis of correspondence, biographical materials, and Salomé's psychoanalytic works. The scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive analysis of Salomé's correspondence with the Freuds, revealing little-known aspects of the development of psychoanalysis and the role of women in the intellectual life of the early 20th century. The practical significance of the work lies in the potential application of the findings in further research on the history of psychoanalysis, the intellectual history of women, and epistolary culture. The conclusions of the study indicate that Lou Andreas-Salomé's contribution to the history of psychoanalysis extends beyond the role of "muse" and includes original scientific ideas. The studied correspondence between Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, and Lou Andreas-Salomé is a historical document that sheds light on the development of psychoanalytic thought and forms a unique triangle in the history of philosophy and psychoanalysis, deserving further conceptual reading.

epistolary legacy, Lou Andreas-Salomé, Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, psychoanalysis, narcissism, creative process, Rainer Maria-Rilke, philosophical discourse, correspondence