Victor Frankl

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:Holocaust
gptkb:psychology
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Vienna
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Austrian_Science
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Vienna
gptkbp:biography He was a proponent of the idea that suffering can lead to personal growth.
He was a key figure in the development of existential ethics.
He was a key figure in the development of humanistic education.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can choose their attitudes.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of connection.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their relationships.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in suffering.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of community.
He was a strong advocate for the dignity of the individual.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their work.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the journey.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their passions.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their experiences.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in relationships.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their dreams.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can create their own meaning.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the journey of life.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the human experience.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in every moment.
Born in Vienna, Austria.
Developed logotherapy after the war.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of compassion.
He emphasized the human capacity for resilience.
He emphasized the importance of hope.
He founded the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna.
He received numerous honorary degrees.
He was a lecturer at the University of Vienna.
He was a mentor to many psychologists.
He was a pioneer in the study of the human spirit.
He was a practicing psychiatrist until his death.
He was a professor of neurology and psychiatry.
He wrote extensively on the subject of meaning.
His family was largely killed in the Holocaust.
His work has been translated into many languages.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their choices.
Survived multiple concentration camps during WWII.
Worked as a neurologist and psychiatrist.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the struggle.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the future.
His experiences in concentration camps shaped his theories.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning is subjective.
He was a key figure in the development of existential activism.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of self-acceptance.
He believed in the importance of personal responsibility.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the ordinary.
He was a key figure in the development of existential reflection.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their suffering.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their stories.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the present moment.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of vision.
He was a key figure in the development of existential spirituality.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of gratitude.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in service to others.
He was a critic of reductionist approaches to psychology.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the process.
He was a strong advocate for mental health awareness.
He was a key figure in the development of existential dialogue.
He was a key figure in the development of positive psychology.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of personal growth.
Emphasized the importance of finding meaning in suffering.
He was a key figure in the development of humanistic psychology.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of authenticity.
He was a key figure in the development of existential coaching.
He was a key figure in the development of existential inquiry.
He was a key figure in the development of existential philosophy in practice.
He was a member of the International Association of Logotherapy.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of hopefulness.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in creativity.
Lectured internationally on psychology and meaning.
He was a key figure in the development of existential counseling.
He believed that love is the ultimate meaning of life.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of self-awareness.
He was a pioneer in the integration of philosophy and psychology.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in adversity.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of self-discovery.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of personal values.
He was a pioneer in the field of existential psychotherapy.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their values.
He was a proponent of the idea that love is the highest goal.
He was a key figure in the field of existential analysis.
He was a key figure in the development of existential philosophy.
He believed in the importance of self-transcendence.
He was a member of the American Psychological Association.
He was a proponent of the idea that individuals can find meaning in their legacy.
He was a proponent of the idea that meaning can be found in the unknown.
He was a key figure in the development of existential leadership.
He was a strong advocate for the importance of resilience.
He was a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
gptkbp:born March 26, 1905
gptkbp:children Gabriele Frankl
gptkbp:contribution Integration of spirituality in psychology
Development of existential therapy
gptkbp:died September 2, 1997
gptkbp:famous_quote Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.
The meaning of life is to give life meaning.
gptkbp:field gptkb:psychology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Victor Frankl
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:psychotherapy
gptkb:Self-help_movements
Counseling
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Carl_Jung
gptkb:Sigmund_Freud
gptkbp:known_for Logotherapy
gptkbp:legacy Frankl Institute established in his honor.
Frankl's teachings continue to influence mental health practices.
Frankl's work is studied in psychology courses worldwide.
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Austrian
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:The_Doctor_and_the_Soul
gptkb:Man's_Search_for_Ultimate_Meaning
The Unconscious God
gptkbp:philosophy Existentialism
Humanistic psychology
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Tilly_Frankl
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Man's_Search_for_Meaning
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sigmund_Freud
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