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Psychology· Austria

Man's Search for Meaning

by Viktor E. Frankl
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1946165 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning (1946) stands as one of the most significant works of psychology of its era. Frankl, a psychiatrist who survived the Nazi concentration camps, describes his experiences and the psychological theory he developed—logotherapy—based on finding meaning even in the most extreme suffering. One of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Themes of meaning, suffering, Holocaust run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1946.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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194613
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About the Author
Viktor E. Frankl
Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man's Search for Meaning about?

Frankl, a psychiatrist who survived the Nazi concentration camps, describes his experiences and the psychological theory he developed—logotherapy—based on finding meaning even in the most extreme suffering. One of the most influential books of the twentieth century.

Who wrote Man's Search for Meaning?

Man's Search for Meaning was written by Viktor E. Frankl, from Austria. First published in 1946.

What awards has Man's Search for Meaning won?

Man's Search for Meaning has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1946.

Is Man's Search for Meaning worth reading?

Man's Search for Meaning is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in meaning, suffering, Holocaust.