Analysis and Description of the Importance of Thinking About the Indigenous Being

Abstract

This article analyzes the conception of the indigenous being in contrast to Western psychology, based on Beyond Indigenous Psychology and the Otomi culture's experience. It posits that indigenous subjectivity possesses an animic plurality; health lies in integral and community unity, while illness arises from excess and separation. The psychologist's role is criticized for objectifying the subject without engaging in authentic dialogue. To properly disseminate and transmit this worldview, it concludes that abandoning the Eurocentric perspective is vital. This requires a deep commitment to halt de-indigenization, ensuring accessibility to other forms of knowledge and acknowledging the solidity of the Mesoamerican experience.