Use of Logotherapy in Francoise Lelord’sHectorand the Search for Happiness
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This researchentitled “Use ofLogotherapy in Francoise LelordHector and the Search for Happiness” explores how experiences and advancement in knowledge help an individual overcome one’s difficulties and develop coping mechanism. The study focuses on the fact that when people are denied of justice, and stay away from accomplishment, they begin to feel unhappy. Taking theoretical ideas on logotherapy as proposed by Victor Frankl, this research sheds light on substantial realization of Hectorand his perception of happiness in his own environment. From the beginningHector’s freedom of will is used, next the fear to death, gain the knowledgeabout economic value in poverty and crisis, and enlighten by the situation.The research finally reveals that happinessdwells around us. It can be within our own awakening of thought, moral leanings and recognizing more than every day routine but one need to celebrate life with joy.
Keywords: Logotherapy, Existential Crisis, Freedom to will, will to Meaning, Meaning to life, Enlightenment, Happiness