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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 33 MIN

Man's Search for Meaning

from Great Books Summarized: Leadership and Success · host The Reader

This episode talks about "Man's Search for Meaning" by Dr. Viktor E. Frankl, a psychiatrist and founder of logotherapy, draws on his experiences as a concentration camp survivor. The book presents his theory that man's search for meaning is the primary motivation in life. Frankl demonstrates that meaning can be found even in unavoidable suffering, and that individuals always retain the freedom to choose their attitude in any given circumstance, turning tragedy into human achievement.

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