Emphasizing spiritual values and the quest for meaning in life in its approach to the neurotic behavior, by the founder of logotherapy.
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Feb 01, 2012
Fanny
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Bell’approccio, carico di amore, al fenomeno umano.
Non so se e quanto la pratica logoterapica sia efficace, ma il quadro delineato da Frankl mi pare avere il pregio di cogliere il valore nell’interezza dell’essere umano, senza voler ridurre nessun aspetto della persona ai suoi supposti componenti elementari, senza rinchiudere l’essere umano all’interno di una gabbia di condizionamenti fisici, biologici, sociali ecc.: «possiamo allora definire l’uomo come un essere che sa liberarsi da ciò che lo More...
Non so se e quanto la pratica logoterapica sia efficace, ma il quadro delineato da Frankl mi pare avere il pregio di cogliere il valore nell’interezza dell’essere umano, senza voler ridurre nessun aspetto della persona ai suoi supposti componenti elementari, senza rinchiudere l’essere umano all’interno di una gabbia di condizionamenti fisici, biologici, sociali ecc.: «possiamo allora definire l’uomo come un essere che sa liberarsi da ciò che lo More...
Jan 05, 2008
Zigforas
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A favorite quote:
“It is self-evident that belief in a super-meaning—whether as a metaphysical concept or in the religious sense of Providence—is of the foremost psychotherapic and psychohygenic importance. As a genuine faith springing from inner strength, such a belief adds immeasurably to human vitality. To such a faith there is, ultimately, nothing that is meaningless. Nothing appears ‘in vain’ ; ‘no act remains unaccounted for’ (Wildgans). The world appears to manifest something a More...
“It is self-evident that belief in a super-meaning—whether as a metaphysical concept or in the religious sense of Providence—is of the foremost psychotherapic and psychohygenic importance. As a genuine faith springing from inner strength, such a belief adds immeasurably to human vitality. To such a faith there is, ultimately, nothing that is meaningless. Nothing appears ‘in vain’ ; ‘no act remains unaccounted for’ (Wildgans). The world appears to manifest something a More...
Jun 23, 2011
My amazing clinical supervisor Patti was listening to me talk about my exuberant quest for (and finding of) spiritual meaning in my work and personal life and recommended I read "Man's Search for Meaning" by Frankl, which I shall do. I have a history of reading vorcaciously about anything I can find that might pertain to the Holocaust. She also passed this book along to me from her library.
Mar 11, 2010
Mitchell26
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Though this volume is more technical and medical than the others, it retains it philosophic overtones and accomplishes much in the process of its telling. Another terrific book by Frankl.
Aug 09, 2011
Interesting and just after freud so a bit dated. Frankel takes an interesting approach to thinking through that which surpasses the ID. We can not be all about just us. Such makes the truly amazing that we do superficial. There is so much more than a me me me society that the human mind is capable of. Frankel moves the dialogue towards this ends. The latter part of the book is not so much my deal, because I'm more interested in the philosophy and less interested in the application. But coo
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Dec 30, 2009
Paul
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I've never had a keen interest in psychology... until I read Viktor Frankl. This book is a more in-depth discussion of logotherapy than the introductory one given in Man's Search for Meaning. Frankl's insights complement and correct other approaches to psychotherapy (psychoanalysis and behaviorism) that tend to objectify human beings and reduce their behavior and thinking to external "causes" or internal psychological "drives" rather than "reasons". He give the h
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Mar 02, 2008
James M.
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Published even before the more famous Man's Search for Meaning, this is Viktor Frankl's explananation of logotherapy as the therapeutic search for meaning. A groundbreaking book, applicable especially to those who are amenable to *generating* meaning rather than simply trying to identify a pre-existing plan for them, it deserves to be read in concert with Man's Search for Meaning and Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning (qq.v.).
Mar 10, 2010
Ted
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Frankl has 3 kinds of values:
Creative values- what we make, build, do or accomplish
Experiential values- what you see and do and receive, where you've been, & what you've been through
and most importantly, Attitudinal values- how you responsibly react to and internalize what happens to you.
it's all about how you look at things. Nothing is meaningless if you can learn,grow, or help others because of it.
Creative values- what we make, build, do or accomplish
Experiential values- what you see and do and receive, where you've been, & what you've been through
and most importantly, Attitudinal values- how you responsibly react to and internalize what happens to you.
it's all about how you look at things. Nothing is meaningless if you can learn,grow, or help others because of it.
Feb 01, 2012
Yuki
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Logical and convincing, very enlightening for me.
Especially of interest is his explanation of 3 ways of love. 2 being superficial - physical then psychological, the narrowest LOVE being of someones essence. Thus, when you are loved, you cannot be replaced nor compared to anyone else.
Especially of interest is his explanation of 3 ways of love. 2 being superficial - physical then psychological, the narrowest LOVE being of someones essence. Thus, when you are loved, you cannot be replaced nor compared to anyone else.
Feb 01, 2012
Mitchell26
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This volume was mostly repeat information of that which is written better and in greater context in his other volumes. Though it was still a good read, if not somewhat repetative. But if someone reads it first as a summary of his ideas it would be greatly enlightening.
Oct 20, 2007
Jonathan
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This book contains numerous anectdotes that are of value to those interested in logotherapy. If you had time for one book, I would read Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning; however, if you had time for two, this text certainly warrants a peak.
Aug 25, 2011
Jimmy
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This book is excellent. Deeply insightful and it provokes great self reflection. No prior psychotherapy background is required to enjoy this book, but it does help, Wikipedia also helps too. Highly recommended.
Sep 15, 2009
Karl
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This one gets a bit technical. I suspect that it was taken from his lecture notes or something. The introduction and first chapter are very good in their discussion of the philosophy of psychotherapy approaches.
May 29, 2008
Jackie
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This book presents fascinating ideas that I'm not sure I agree with but are well worth the read and the pondering.
Dec 16, 2009
"whoever has a reason for living endures almost any mode of life - Nietzche"
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