Transcending Tragedy
Through his own experiences in concentration camps, Frankl demonstrates how individuals can transcend even the most horrific circumstances by finding meaning and purpose in their suffering. He illustrates the power of the human spirit to endure and find hope in the face of tragedy.
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Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl is a profound exploration of human resilience and the search for purpose in the face of suffering. Here are some key insights from the book
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Viktor Frankl: the founder of logotherapy
From 1940 to 1942, Victor Frankl was a director of the Neurological Department of the Rothschild Hospital, and from 1946 to 1970 he was the director of Vienna Polyclinic of Neurology.
As the only member of his family to survive the Nazi concentration camps, he developed a theory th...
Why Logotherapy?
Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Viktor Frankl developed logotherapy after surviving Nazi concentration camps in the 1940s. His experience and theories are detailed in his book, "Man’s Search for Meaning."
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Basic assumptions of logotherapy
- Body, mind, and spirit. Viktor Frankl argued that we have a body and mind, but that the spirit is what we are.
- Life has meaning in all circumstances, even in the most miserable situations.
- Meaning is our primary motivation...
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