Rewriting the Narrative With Logotherapy: Review of Man’s Search for Meaningby Viktor E. Frankl. Boston, Beacon Press, 2006, 184 pp., $19.95.

Viktor Frankl and Man ’ s Search for Meaning

An Evaluation of the Importance of Viktor Frankl for the Psychology of Religion

Since anthropology is key to understanding a psychological system, it is worth spending a little time on an overview of some of the key tenets of Frankl’s vision of man. In his work, Frankl presents a new, more complex and “well-developed anthropology” (Kimber, 2000, p.10) which goes to make up what we might term a “higher” view of man. This stands in stark contrast to the anthropological assum...

Book Review: Man's Search for Meaning (Victor Frankl)

Humans in suffering tend to feel hopeless with a deep sense of failure. MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING (Frankl, 1984) is a helpful book during such times: it is highly probable that one would find a solution to their depressed feelings, if the book is read actively. Written by Austrian neurologist-psychiatrist and a Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl, this book is simple yet intense and reflective. Fra...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

Logotherapy for clinical practice.

Logotherapy is based on the meaning-focused existential philosophy of Viktor E. Frankl (1905-1997). Numerous mental health professionals have been inspired by his most popular book, Man's Search for Meaning; however, many are unfamiliar with the depth of Frankl's work. The purpose of this article is to discuss the tenets of logotherapy, including fundamental concepts, applicability and techniqu...