Viktor Frankl and the Meaning of Life

Elderly man with white hair and glasses, wearing a suit, with his hand on his chin.

Viktor Frankl is one of the most fascinating psychologists of the twentieth century. Having survived Auschwitz, he came to the conclusion that human dignity is possible even under the most miserable of conditions, and also that the most important thing in life—even more than physical comfort—is a sense of purpose.  But how do we go about finding our purpose, in an increasingly complicated world? Are some purposes better than others? And how can we help others fulfill their own unique destinies? Josh and Akiba make it their mission to find out.

Part of the Jewish Thinkers series.

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