#6 in Essays
Man's Search for Meaning
- 165
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Man's Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose to each person's life through one of three ways: the completion of tasks, caring for another person, or finding meaning by facing suffering with dignity.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.6 across 230 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 56% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Essays average of 7.9. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 225 | 98% |
| Hardcover | 9.2 | 5 | 2% |
Frequently asked
What is Man's Search for Meaning rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 230 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Man's Search for Meaning worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 230 ratings, which puts it ahead of 81 % of the Essays shelf.
How long does it take to read Man's Search for Meaning?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 165 pages.
Where does Man's Search for Meaning rank?
#6 in Essays on the current snapshot.
How long is Man's Search for Meaning?
It has 165 pages — shorter than 81% of the ranked books in Essays.
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