Man’s Search for Meaning

Understanding the Meaning of Life Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Based on his own experience and the stories of his patients, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. At the heart of his theory, known as logotherapy, is a conviction that the primary human drive is not pleasure but the pursuit of what we find meaningful. Man’s Search for Meaning has become one of the most influential books in America; it continues to inspire us all to find significance in the very act of living. The Quest for Meaning When we talk about the meaning of life , we delve into a quest that every human experiences. Many of us wonder why we are here or what purpose we serve. It is because this search shapes who we are. The journey involves defining our values, goals, and the relation