The Implications of Logotherapy for the Modern "Hollow Disease"
The essence of the modern"hollow disease"is a sense of emptiness caused by a lack of meaning.Logotherapy was developed to focus on the existential vacuum,a condition characterized by a sense of tension resulting from the loss of meaning.Frankl's concept of the noological dimension of humanity emphasizes individuals'agency and sense of responsibility,enabling them to find the meaning of their lives by creative value,experiential value and attitudinal value.The pursuit of meaning is the primary driver of human existence,transcending instinctual urges.Individuals cannot find value by focusing solely on themselves;instead,they must look outward and engage in a purpose beyond themselves to achieve self-identification and overcome the existential vacuum.In response to the"hollow disease"among young people today,logotherapy provides coping strategies for individuals and groups based on the meaning of life.