...A Critical Review of Man’s Search for Meaning by Laura Beres Introduction In Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl tells the very personal story of his experience as a prisoner in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. He presents this story in the form of an essay in which he shares his arguments and analysis as a doctor and psychologist as well as a former prisoner. This paper will review Frankl’s story as well as his main arguments, and will evaluate the quality of Frankl’s writing and focus on any areas of weakness within the story. Summary This section contains a summary of Man's Search. Frankl begins his book by stating that his purpose in writing the book is not to present facts and details of the Holocaust, but to provide a personal account of the everyday life of a prisoner living in a concentration camp. He states, “This tale is not concerned with the great horrors, which have already been described often enough (though less often believed), but…it will try to answer this question: How was everyday life in a concentration camp reflected in the mind of the average prisoner?” (21). Frankl then goes on to describe the three stages of a prisoner’s psychological reactions to being held captive in a concentration camp. The first phase, which occurs just after the prisoner is admitted to the camp, is shock. The second phase, occurring once the prisoner has fallen into a routine within the camp, is one of apathy, or “the blunting...
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...work with him, but it was confiscated by the guards and were thrown away. Frankl was angry but he was not going to let that stop the creation of his book. While Frankl was at the camp he actually learned a lot of things from it and some he considered that changed his life. Frankl bared a lot of pain physically and mentally which only made him a stronger person. As he spent his days and nights in the camp Frankl became more and more fond of daydreaming about his wife, was she ok, or was she still alive. Thinking of her still being alive was a little much for him to bare, but he got through it by thinking as if him and his wife were with each other at the exact moment of him thinking of her. Summary In the book, man’s search for meaning, the author, Viktor Frankl, explains his meaning of life as he displays some of his trials and tribulations he had from his past life. He was born in Vienna, Austria where he also went to further his education in psychology. He started off as a doctor at a psychiatric hospital where he was greatly known for his good work. Frankl loved his family and his life was going so well until the unexpected happened. Dr. Frankl, along with his family, were captured and taken away as a victim to some concentration camps. Frankl and his family arrived at the first concentration camp in Auschwitz where they were separated from one another. He was hurt by the split up and just maintained his self-control. He had brought along some of his prize possessions...
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...* Oskar’s father always made him feel special, in every way he could (Sahara Desert) (pg 86) * After Oskar’s father passed away he needed a new role model, he needed someone to look up to, he needed someone to answer his questions * The point of Oskar writing these letters is so that he can find meaning un his life and by writing these letters he believes he can find meaning to his life * He is trying to find a new father, he wants to fill a gap in his life * There is a book called “man’s search for meaning” and it is written by Viktor Frankl, the summary of this book is that the meaning of life can be discovered in 3 ways * 1) you can perform a deed * 2) one can experience or encounter someone * 3) one can demonstrate a certain attitude toward suffering * Relates back to Oskar because he has to find meaning in his life, he is at a point where he is very lost and confused. Also that he has to find the meaning to the key, how it connects back to his father * Viktor Frankl discovered this thing called logotherapy, what this means is you have to find all meaning in things and you will be satisfied * Oskar writes the letters to find meaning in his life and by writing these letters it brings him satisfaction * Oskar has a feeling of becoming isolated so he writes these letters to people that he admires hoping he gets a response * Relates to the post-modern world because before the war that’s how people would communicate. That’s...
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...(2) Does the evidence show that the plaintiff was detained for shoplifting in a reasonable manner for a reasonable length of time on reasonable grounds? Rule: There are two primary rules: (1) A demonstration of physical power which can only be avoided by submission, and is submitted to, is false imprisonment. (2) A merchant may detain a person for questioning in a reasonable manner for not more than a reasonable length of time, and if there were reasonable grounds to believe the person detained was committing or attempting to commit larceny of goods for sale. Holding: There are two related holdings: (1) Grabbing an elderly man’s arm in a public area and requesting he stay for investigation can constitute false imprisonment due to fear of personal difficulty causing the restraint. (2) Goss was not reasonably justified in believing Colbyn was shoplifting when applying the standard of reasonable grounds as measured by the reasonably prudent man...
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...Intellectual Education It has been emphasized in earlier chapters that education is not only an individual process, but a social process as well. The individual is born into the family and through the family, becomes a member of society. Society is an aggregate of many individuals, institutions, and functions, diversified in themselves, yet capable of a high degree of unification and integration for the social good. Man must live in society, conform to the customs of his group, and make the necessary adjustments to conventional standards, laws, and social forces. The experiences that the individual must undergo, as an interacting and cooperating member of society, are intimately related to the achievement of his final destiny. To equip the individual to meet these experiences and to be successful therein, various specific types of education are essential. Each of these types requires, fundamentally, the acquisition of specific knowledge, the formation of socially desirable habits and skills, the development of wholesome attitudes and appreciations, and the assimilation of the essential elements of the social heritage. For this assimilation to be effective, the social forces which influence the individual’s morality, personality, and character must be brought under proper control. This can be accomplished only when all agencies and institutions constituting society are governed completely and administered strictly according to the unchanging principles of the moral law. Those...
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...Summary In Man’s Search for Meaning, psychiatrist and neurologist Viktor Frankl (1905-1997) wrote about his time as a concentration camp inmate during the Second World War. One thing he found out was it was not about those who were physically strong, who survived longest in concentration camps, but those who had a sense of control over their environment. Viktor Frankl was one of the few, who survived in a place. This was in a place that eventually millions of people would die. After three years in various concentration camps, his camp Türkheim was liberated, upon which he returned to Vienna, where he was born. Frankl then spent the rest of his life teaching what he’d learned during the worst of times. That people can, and must, find meaning...
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...THEORIES ON THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE Research Report for WR227 Jeremy Byrd Winter Term, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 3 The Emergence of Language 3 The Theories of Johann Gottfried Herder 4 Pre-Language 4 Sound and Language 5 Theory of Divine Inspiration 5 Criticism of Herder's Work 6 The Gestural Theory 6 Motor Activity and Language 7 The Mirror Neuron System Theory 7 Theory of Sound Symbolism 8 Synesthesia 8 Discontinuity Theories 9 Summary 9 Works Cited 10 Introduction The origin of human language is a mystery which has baffled scholars and scientists for thousands of years. It can only be speculated how language began and evolved; the lack of direct evidence suggesting that it is perhaps a riddle that cannot be solved (Deacon 7). Yet this has not stopped many various theories from emerging over the years, speculations ranging from wild guesses to educated, scientific deductions. According to prominent linguist Eric Heinz Lenneberg, theories surrounding the origin of language are categorized into two main groups: continuity theories and discontinuity theories (Hill 134). Continuity theories hold that language was formed through a long process of evolution. Discontinuity theories are based on the belief that language is too complex to have evolved out of natural systems and is the result of a significant evolutionary jump which took place relatively abruptly. On the side of continuity theories...
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...paraphrase or borrow direct sentences, the information is written without your voice, words, phrases, or ideas. When paraphrasing a sentence citation and quotes are required. It is generally accepted that using three or more of the author’s original words is a direct lift and requires quotation marks or indentation. Changing one or a few words in a paragraph does not constitute paraphrasing the material. It is necessary to quote phrases or words identical to the authors, or it will change its meaning. However, direct quotes, not proper names or titles, should be limited. At least 85% of your paper should be in your own words, (not copied) and include a citation. When copying or borrowing other people's work, it is difficult to gauge your understanding of the material, because writing information verbatim does not show me that you read the material, thought about, perhaps analyzed it, broke it down into smaller pieces, and understood it enough to tell me in your own words the meaning and explanation of the topic or question in great detail. Please make sure that you are also identifying where the information originated from by using in-text citation (parenthetical citation) and a reference list. You did have a citation after one of the ‘borrowed’ quotes; however, this too...
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...does not want to die alone. Thereafter, Everyman seeks to find a companion to go with him on the journey to give account of his life to God but to no avail, Everyman soon realizes that all of those who accompanied him on earth soon abandon him. Outline: i. Introduction ii. Summary of Allegorical Characters iii. Author’s Perception of Death iv. Conclusion i. Introduction “Everyman” is an English morality play and the author is unknown. This play first appeared in England in the 16th century. It is known to be early medieval play connected with church drama. The morality play “Everyman” is about a man who is content with his life when Death summons and tells him about his end. The author used symbolic names for characters to emphasize the moral of the play. “The characters in an allegory often have no individual personality, but are embodiments of moral qualities and other abstractions” (Allegory, 2010) ii. Summary of Allegorical Characters The anonymous author of the play “Everyman” has grippingly named the main character Everyman to symbolize a typical human being. “The characters in the morality play were personifications of good and evil usually involved in a struggle for a man’s soul” (Morality Play, 2010). Death is a messenger sent by God to summon Everyman. God is our Maker, Holy and Just. In the beginning of the play God speaks about his death on...
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...Ashesi University Subject: Text and Meaning Lecturer: Mr. Mark Poynter Date: 5th October 2009 Assignment: Assessment Point One Essay Title: No. 4) Analyze a movie poster from a film directed by Martin Scorsese and then, with reference to the ideas of Pierce and Saussure, apply techniques in Semiotics and Semiology in order to illustrate how the text can be interpreted. Any and every piece of text in this world has meaning, or a point it is trying to put across. If you look at a portrait, or a page in a book, different aspects of the picture, or the way the words are put together on the page, all have purpose; To convey a certain message. This technique of analyzing different parts of texts, using signs and symbols, is termed “semiotics. [1] In this essay, we shall be using the techniques of semiotics, to interpret a poster of renowned Director, Martin Scorsese’s blockbuster movie, “Shutter Island”. According to Ferdinand de Saussure and Charles S. Pierce, two founding fathers of semiotics; a sign consists of “the signifier” and “the signified”. The signifier of a sign is the form in which the sign takes, and the signified stands for what the sign represents. [2] Let’s take for example, a picture of a young boy crying. In this scenario, the little boys face would be a sign, the act of him crying would be the signifier, and the signified would probably be that the boy is sad because something has gone wrong. Delving deeper into semiotic analysis, there are two types of relationships...
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...Review of Literary Works South University September 24, 2011 Introduction In canto 9, we see a deeper meaning. In this canto, willand intellect are two components of the human soul that are buried in the imagery of the text. Both Dante and Virgil have in common that like the heretics, they have tried to fathom the world via the intellect. This is an imperfect approach. Life can not be understood this way and this approach needs to be cleansed from Dante's soul. He must realize that mere human wisdom can not fathom the totality of God and life. Summary We see Dante growing pale with fear at his realization of Virgil’s failure to extricate them. In vain, Virgil tries to reassure Dante. Virgil appears to be waiting for someone impatiently. Then, Dante notices three Furies (animals that are half woman, half serpent) coming toward them. They laugh and scream once they see Dante. In addition, they call out for Medusa to come and turn Dante into stone. Virgil swiftly then covers Dante’s eyes so that he will not be able to see Medusa’s head. In this section we see, furies, that is Queen Medusa’s handmaids, including Alecto, Magaera and Tisiphone. In this canto, The Heavenly Messenger: serves as the elper to Virgil and Dante. He may possibly be St. Paul. In this section, the heretics are buried in open graves because they had trusted reason rather than faith and the church. Medusa here is an evil, serpent-haired goddess who can turn people to stone (Dante...
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...“Everyman,” the author’s perception and treatment of death APA Format May 7, 2015 “Everyman,” the author’s perception and treatment of death Thesis Statement: In the Christian Morality play, Everyman, death is used to remind the audience about the true value of life. Outline I. Introduction A. The play teaches a moral lesson to the audience B. Characters have symbolic meanings C. “Everyman” is the name of an English play with an unknown author, and the theme is based on morals and good deeds of individuals. II. Summary of symbolic characters A. Discuss the character Everyman 1. Role in the play 2. Symbolic name B. Discuss the story of Everyman 1. Introduce the different allegory characters 3. Death, Good Deeds, Knowledge, etc. C. Discuss the plot of the story 1. Discuss the end of the story and the results 2. Discuss the Fate of Everyman III. Author’s Perception of death A. The author’s views and how it relates to the story 1. Death is the final stage of life 2. Death comes whenever Author’s treatment of death A. What happens when death comes 1. Death does not warn it is coming 2. Moral lesson Conclusion Everyman, the author’s perception and treatment of death "Everyman" is the title of an English perform having an unidentified writer, and theme is dependant on morals and great actions of people. The storyline of the play revolves around a person who's trapped in a secular globe and is more intrigued...
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...Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body A Cliff Notes’ Version Introduction A. The Theology of the Body is the term used to describe the teaching of Pope John Paul about the human person and human sexuality given during his Wednesday Catecheses in St. Peter’s Square between September 5, 1979 and November 28, 1984. John Paul II says that these catecheses could be called “Human Love in the Divine Plan” or “The Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage.” B. Various scholars, in different language groupings, will generally break the theology of the body found in these 129 catecheses down into four main sections, others six. I think the most logical way to do so is to break it down into seven interrelated sections: 1) The Original Unity of Man and Woman as found in the Book of Genesis • 23 catecheses from September 5, 1979-April 9, 1980 2) Purity of Heart versus Concupiscence: Catechesis on the Sermon on the Mount • 27 catecheses from April 16 to December 10, 1980 3) St. Paul’s Teaching on the Human Body: Life according to the Spirit • 13 catechesis from December 17, 1980 to May 6, 1981 4) Marriage and celibacy in light of the resurrection of the body • 9 catechesis from November 11, 1981 to February 10, 1982 5) Virginity or celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven • 14 catecheses from March 10, 1982 to July 21, 1982 6) The sacramentality of marriage based on Ephesians 5:22-33 • 27 catecheses from July 28, 1982 to July 4, 1984 7) Reflections...
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...NATURE OF MAN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE IN 10 MODULES E. Kolawole Ogundowole, Ph.D., D.Sc. Professor & Head of Philosophy Department University of Lagos. Akoka, Lagos. Nigeria Correct Counsels Limited Research. Counselling. Publishing. Book Supply First published 2003 Correct Counsels Ltd. P. O. Box 53 Akoka, Lagos. C E. Kolawole Ogundowole, 2003 ISBN: 978 -37004 - 0 – 5 This book is copyright. All rights reserved under the Copyright La Enquiries should be addressed to the Publishers. Printed in Nigeria by: Mustard Press Enterprises 16, Ogundola Street Sungas-BAriga. PREFACE A few words about the overall objectives of the course is appropriate as a starting point. Historically, philosophy was the first form of theoretical knowledge. As a rational theoretical tool of comprehending the world, philosophy arose in ancient Greece in stiff battle with mythology and religious consciousness. It came out to lay the foundation for the evolvement of scientific consciousness and the emergence and development of the sciences - Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. In an environment rife with various and varying superstitions and myths, the study of the History of Science and Philosophy of Science becomes crucial, lest science itself falls within the ambit of mythology and superstition and becomes another form of myth even in the hands of the tutored. The study of the History of Science...
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...THE THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RUDOLF BULTMANN one briefly explain the theological of a man whose diversified writings first book How the present decade? Is it extend fromahissignificance review ina 1908 to possible for short essay to disclose fundamental unity in topics which range from source criticism, the history of religion, literary criticism, classical philology, technical exegesis, Gnostic studies, existential philosophy, and hermeneutics to the Gifford Lectures, the theological essay, popular and literate dialogue about the Church, demythologizing, and the relation of the New Testament to daily life?3 If the theological significance is judged in terms of intellectual climate, moral force, and scholarly style or by the more tangible but subtle influence on several generations of scholars, then the theological significance seems almost as elusive as it is palpable. Fortunately, diversity of form and subject is more apparent than real. The theological atmosphere and problematic shaped by Bultmann may be traced to concepts and procedures available to any critical reader. While it is quite correct to note, as did Hans Jonas on the Feiertag celebrated in honor of Bultmann in Marburg, November 16,1976, that it is impossible to separate the man from his writings, for he lived as he wrote,4 we are not here primarily concerned with Bultmann's personal psychological integrity, striking as it is. It may, however, be accurate to say that this escalating unity of life and work...
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