Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
This classic work, penned by prominent Viennese psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl, offers profound insights derived from his experiences in Auschwitz. Frankl observed that survival often depended on the ability to choose one's attitude, asserting that man's deepest desire is the search for meaning and purpose. This book provides a framework for transcending suffering and finding significance in the art of living, making it essential reading for those studying Psychoanalysis and human resilience.
Key Features & Insights
- Explores the psychological coping mechanisms observed during the Holocaust experience.
- Argues that attitude choice is independent of external circumstances.
- Focuses on the fundamental human drive to find meaning and purpose.
- Endorsed by John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
- Offers a path to transcend suffering and find significance in life.
Specifications
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Author: Frankl, Viktor E.
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Translator: Ilse Lasch
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Binding: Paperback
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Language: English
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Print Length: 160 pages
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Release Date: May 6, 2004
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ISBN-10: 1844132390
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ISBN-13: 978-1844132393
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Dimensions: 12.6 x 1 x 19.7 cm
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Weight: 117 g
Context in Psychoanalysis
As a foundational text in understanding existential psychology and logotherapy, this book details Frankl's observations on how inner decisions shaped the prisoner's character, independent of the concentration camp environment. It is highly ranked in categories including Psychoanalysis Books (#2) and Psychologist Biographies (#1).
Discover this powerful testament to hope and the enduring human capacity to find meaning, even in the direst circumstances.
