Gebhard Frei

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Gebhard Frei (born March 24, 1905 in Lichtensteig ; † October 27, 1967 in Zurich ) was a Swiss psychologist .

Life

Frei was ordained a priest in 1931 . From 1932 to 1933 he studied at the University of Innsbruck , where he was awarded a Dr. phil. PhD . From 1933 he was professor for philosophy and border sciences in the mission seminar Schöneck (Emmetten).

Frei is considered to be a "pioneer of research into para- and depth psychology from a philosophical and theological point of view". He was “in close contact” with Carl Gustav Jung .

Frei was a co-founder of the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich and president of the Society of Catholic Psychotherapists . He worked in the international society of Catholic parapsychologists and promoted the ecumenical movement . He was also a spiritual advisor to the Working Group of Catholic Female Youth Associations .

literature

  • Elmar Holenstein . List of publications by Prof. Dr. Gebhard Frei: on his 60th birthday (March 24, 1965). J. Schmid, 1965. 35 pages.
  • In memory of Gebhard Frei, 1905–1967. 1967. 33 pages.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g Walter Heim: Frei, Gebhard. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g Biographical note from Gebhard Frei (PDF file; 147 kB)
personal data
SURNAME Free, Gebhard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss psychologist
DATE OF BIRTH March 24, 1905
PLACE OF BIRTH Lichtensteig
DATE OF DEATH October 27, 1967
Place of death Zurich