Viktor Frankl
Neurologist and psychiatrist, logotherapy
Born
March 26th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
September 2nd, 1997
27 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Austria
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Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist developed the psychological approach known as logotherapy. This method focuses on finding meaning in life, particularly in the context of suffering. Personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor influenced theories and writings. Authored 'Man's Search for Meaning', detailing experiences in concentration camps and the importance of purpose in life. The work has been translated into multiple languages and remains influential in psychology and philosophy.
Developed logotherapy as a psychological approach
Wrote 'Man's Search for Meaning'
Served as a professor of psychiatry and neurology at the University of Vienna
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