Man's Search For Meaning

It is dependable to express the assumption that Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has made a potentially lasting impact on my perspective of existence itself. In the first part of the text, Frankl discusses his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during the Jewish genocide in World War II, and how these sufferings were only a component of his overall purpose in life. As a result of his background in psychiatry prior to the initial admission to Auschwitz, arguably one of the most lasting names from the Holocaust, the author was able to critically analyze significant moments throughout his suffering in application to his theory. Accordingly, the last segment of the book focused on the explanation and relevance of logotherapy, treatment on the basis of Frankl’s theory that human nature is driven by the meaning of existence.
Part I. “Experiences in a Concentration Camp” Review …show more content…
The author exemplifies this occurrence through his recollection of the first day in Auschwitz, “the authorities were only interested in captives’ numbers. These numbers were often tattooed on their skin, and also had to be sewn to a certain spot on the trousers, jacket, or coat (Frankl 5). Of course my initial reaction upon reading about the removal of individuality was sympathetic with the prisoner, but the following thoughts that I experienced were fear for the significance of my identity. Though I do not necessarily desire to become well-known, this theme caused me to self-reflect on my prioritization of making a positive impact on the lives of people that I