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Viktor E. Frankl

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Viktor E. Frankl

26 March 1905 – 2 September 1997

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Viktor Emil Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist as well as a Holocaust survivor. He was the founder of logotherapy, which is a form of existential analysis, the "Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy".

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Psychology Philosophy Non-Fiction Self-Help & Psychology Self-Help

Also Known As

Viktor Emil Frankl, Viktor Frankl, V. E. Frankl, Victor Frankl, Viktor E Frankl, Wiktor E. Frankl, Victor E. Frankl, Viktor E. Frankl;Pinchas Lapide, Man's Search for Meaning By Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning By Viktor E. Frankl, M.D. Viktor E. Frankl, viktor frankl, Hector E. Frankl, viktor e. frankl

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Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl

Narrative non-fiction

Book cover of Will to Meaning

Will to Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl

Book cover of Psicoanálisis y existencialismo. De la psicoterapia a la logoterapia

Psicoanálisis y existencialismo. De la psicoterapia a la logoterapia

Viktor E. Frankl

Book cover of La sofferenza di una vita senza senso

La sofferenza di una vita senza senso

Eugenio Fizzotti

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Man's Search for Meaning adapted for Young Adults

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Viktor Frankl best known for?

    Viktor Frankl is widely recognized for developing logotherapy, a form of existential analysis focused on finding meaning in life. His work significantly influenced the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

  • Which of Viktor Frankl's books should I read first?

    For readers new to Viktor Frankl's work, "Man's Search for Meaning" is generally considered the most accessible and impactful starting point. It introduces his core ideas through his personal experiences.

  • Did Viktor Frankl write other books besides "Man's Search for Meaning"?

    Beyond his most famous work, Viktor Frankl authored several other significant books that delve deeper into logotherapy and existential philosophy, such as "The Doctor and the Soul" and "The Will to Meaning."