Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor E. Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor best known for founding logotherapy, a form of existential analysis focused on the human search for meaning. Born in 1905, Frankl endured the horrors of Nazi concentration camps, experiences that profoundly shaped his philosophical and therapeutic outlook. His seminal work, Man’s Search for Meaning, blends personal narrative with psychological insight, advocating that even in suffering, life retains purpose. Frankl became a professor of neurology and psychiatry in Vienna and lectured worldwide. His legacy continues through his writings, which emphasize resilience, responsibility, and the transformative power of meaning.
In this profound memoir and psychological exploration, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl shares his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps and the insights he gained. Central to the book is Frankl’s belief that even in the most inhumane conditions, individuals can endure by finding meaning in their suffering. He introduces logotherapy, his psychotherapeutic method focused on the pursuit of meaning as a primary human drive. Frankl’s reflections blend personal resilience with deep philosophical and spiritual questions, making the book a timeless meditation on hope, purpose, and the human capacity to transcend hardship in search of something greater.