What is the relationship between happiness and meaning? What does this book have to do with what we covered through the first twelve weeks in class?

Assignment Question

Psychology of Happiness Final Paper Title: The Search for Meaning and Happiness The paper consists of two parts: 1) An overview/analysis of the first section of Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning.

In this section you should provide an overview of the key themes and concepts of the Section I of Frankl’s work (Experiences in a Concentration Camp). You should highlight a good number (**approximately 8-10***) of salient passages that hit at the heart of Frankl’s approach. (“good, juicy passages”).

2) The second section of the paper should consist of your thoughts/reflections on Frankl’s work in light of our class focus on “happiness.” What is the relationship between happiness and meaning? What does this book have to do with what we covered through the first twelve weeks in class?

In your own life, how will you attempt to navigate the search for both happiness and meaning? Try to establish a “dialogue” with Frankl by engaging and drawing out the implications, strengths, and challenges of his work as it relates to the search for happiness. Length: 5-7 pages