Viktor Frankl

than the sun which was beginning to rise...I understood how a man who has nothing left in this world may still know bliss, be it only for a brief moment, in the contemplation of his beloved.”(Frankl ) One of the ways he found the strength to fight to stay alive and not lose hope was to think of his wife. Frankl clearly saw that it was those who had nothing to live for who died quickest in the concentration camp. Although many people would reason that a positive attitude did not help Elie…

Viktor Frankl suffered through many atrocities that were so unthinkable; that many have a hard time believing that they happened. The fact of the matter is it did happen and an incredible amount of people were lost. It is understandable not to be influenced by Marxism on Frankl’s part. He had experienced Marxism first hand. He lost all of his freedom in the camps. He was told what to do and how to do thing every day of his internment at the camps. The recounting of his story is a great…

Viktor Frankl’s Insight into Meaning As Norman Cousins once preached, “The tragedy of life is not death but what we let die inside of us while we live.” Although just the thought to address positive outcomes of the indisputable tragedy of the Holocaust can be a gruesome notion to grasp, historians have acknowledged that some societal contributions can be traced back to the atrocious era, such as extreme medical advancements and significant scientific discoveries. However, one positive outcome…

They influence the decisions we make, how we see ourselves, the people we meet, and what we focus on. Perception begins when the human brain receive data from all five senses. The mind then processes and applies meaning to sensory information. Viktor Frankl, the author of “Man Search for Meaning” was a Jewish physiatrist who spent three years during world war 3 under unspeakable circumstances under the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. While imprisoned frank realized that he had one…

The philosophers of old explored the meaning of human existence, and modern philosophers are no closer to finding the answer. Most people consider the presence of the human condition to be a sort of existential trap, in which humanity is doomed to live out an eternal cycle of suffering. However, in reality, it is more like a path all people must walk in order to achieve their potential. In order to grow, a person must experience each individual section of the human condition, whether it be…

ability to grow as a man in their marriage. She is always telling him what to do, how to act, and what to say. Lester can no longer live up to the needs of his wife and cracks. Viktor Frankl believes when individuals endure a midlife crisis their ultimate goal is to realize the world’s potential meanings and values. Frankl claims that men “Conform to the wishes of others (wishes to do what others do) or behaves in a totalitarian manner and does what others tell him to do” (Weaver 71). Prior to…

children. The thought of a man losing his wife along with his potential baby makes one’s heart fill with sorrow and pity, thus grabbing the attention of the reader. Another example of pathos in this article is when Viktor came across two prisoners in the camp whom had nothing to live for. Viktor helps the two realize their meaning in life, which becomes their motivation to survive. One inmate was a scientist who had started writing books and did not…

Have you ever died, without dying? Actually, you do this quite often. Not literally, of course. This is apart of the human condition, pretty much just-- life. “Everybody has good and bad forces working with them, against them, and within them.” ― Suzy Kassem. This quote can be a better understanding, even with conflicting with yourself, being emotional and messing up or having “bad forces” does not define you, it is apart of everyday life, as the good is apart of life too. whether you know it or…

how life has more definition and meaning then to live for pleasure and happiness. She uses Victor Frankl as her main focus of evidence as to why there is more to life than happiness. She uses his story in an inspirational way to show people that it is in fact true that there is…

Ultimate Freedom In the book Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, he shows how the freedom to control your attitude can make your life marvelous or complicated but what does it really mean to have the freedom to control your attitude can that really lead to a more successful life? In my own experience I learned that “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” (112). I was recently diagnosed with Chronic Daily Headaches in the beginning of…