How often is it only the ruins that reveal the view of the sky.

Viktor Frankl (1905–1997), Psychiater

Source: Der Seele Heimat ist der Sinn (2005), S. 193

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Hope & Confidence, Faith & Trust

Occasions: Comfort, Encouragement

Viktor Frankl

Viktor Frankl (1905–1997) war ein österreichischer Neurologe, Psychiater und Philosoph in Wien sowie der Begründer der Logotherapie und Existenzanalyse. Bekannt durch sein Werk »… trotzdem Ja zum Leben sagen«, betonte der Überlebende nationalsozialistischer Konzentrationslager die Freiheit des Menschen, selbst unter schwerstem Leiden eine sinnstiftende Haltung einzunehmen. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Gedanken psychologische Anknüpfungspunkte für Seelsorge und Leidbewältigung, während Fachleute und Historiker einzelne autobiografische Darstellungen und methodische Prämissen seiner Sinnlehre kritisch diskutierten.

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