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In your book, Man’s Search for Meaning, read Part 1: Experiences in the Concentration Camp, pp. 3–175( I uploaded PDF)
. As you read, contemplate what Frankl discovered about meaning and hope in the survival of people in the concentration camps. Reflect on these questions:
What were the surprising ‘little’ things that kept the prisoners encouraged?
What are the seemingly small things in your life that keep you encouraged?
What can you take from Frankl’s experiences, learning, and writing and apply to your own sense of longing and search for meaning in life?
Provide at least three examples of how Frankl and other prisoners found meaning in life during his time in the concentration camp. Describe how you might apply these examples to your own search for meaning.
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