The Book Club The Book Club: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl with Dennis Prager
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Jan 20, 2020 
In a deeply moving discussion, Dennis Prager, a radio host and author known for his conservative perspectives, delves into Viktor Frankl's powerful memoir, 'Man's Search for Meaning.' He explores the profound human need for purpose in the face of suffering, drawing from Frankl's harrowing experiences in Nazi death camps. The conversation highlights themes of love, moral integrity, and the quest for meaning beyond academic accolades. Prager also addresses the modern crisis of meaning, critiquing societal shifts that lead to an existential vacuum.
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Meaning as the Primary Drive
- Viktor Frankl's book, Man's Search for Meaning, emphasizes the importance of meaning as a primary human drive.
- This surpasses even basic needs like sex (Freud) and economic stability (Marx).
Frankl's View on Race
- Dennis Prager recounts how Frankl's experience in Auschwitz shaped his view on race.
- Frankl, despite suffering immense loss, believed in only two races: the decent and the indecent.
Existential Vacuum
- We live in an existential vacuum, a concept explored in Man's Search for Meaning.
- Dennis Prager suggests this vacuum arises from a post-Judeo-Christian worldview.
