The Feeling of Meaninglessness: Finding Purpose in an Uncertain World
About this ebook
‘People may have enough to live by; but more often than not, they do not have anything to live for.’
Viktor Frankl, world-renowned psychiatrist and Auschwitz survivor, believed that our deepest human need is not pleasure or success, but meaning.
Frankl argues that, when that need goes unmet, we experience what he calls the 'feeling of meaninglessness' – a condition that lies at the heart of many of today's emotional and existential struggles.
In this thought-provoking collection of essays, Frankl goes beyond the ideas introduced in Man’s Search for Meaning to explore the philosophical and psychological foundations of his work. Exploring anxiety, purpose, identity and meaning, Frankl’s timeless writing resonates with the conversations around mental wellbeing and fulfilment happening today.
Edited and introduced by Alexander Batthyány, Director of the Viktor Frankl Institute, this book brings together Frankl's writings on logotherapy, philosophy and existential psychology, offering a deeper understanding of Frankl’s enduring philosophy and exploring what it means to live with purpose, hope and responsibility.
Compiling some of Viktor’s most important work, The Feeling of Meaninglessness essential read for anyone looking to explore Viktor Frankl’s ideas on meaning, purpose and the human experience in greater depth.
TO GO DEEPER: The Feeling of Meaninglessness allows you to delve into the psychology behind Man's Search for Meaning, as Frankl examines why modern life can feel empty and how we can rediscover purpose.
Praise for Viktor Frankl:
‘Remarkable...It changed my life and became a part of all that I live and all that I teach.’ Susan Jeffers, bestselling author of Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
'Every human being should read this book' Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why
‘One of the moral heroes of the 20th century...His works are essential reading for those who seek to understand the human condition.’ Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks
'Frankl’s is a voice that seems as necessary now as it was in the shadow of the Holocaust' Guardian
'A book to read, to cherish, to debate’ John Boyne, bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' Edith Eger, bestselling author of The Choice
'Offers a path to finding hope even in these dark times' The New York Times
