Hi: Anyone have any ideas on how Frankls theory of motivation (that we are primary motivation is to seek meaning in life) is similar to and/or different from Maslow's hierarchy of needs? It would seem that one of the main differences is that Maslow would argue that you need to meet the lower needs first before you could meet the self-actualization (i.e., meaning in life) needs. Frankl seems to argue the opposite: that we are all seeking meaning and can find meaning even if we don't have the basic physiological and safety needs met (as it was for him in the concentration camp). But they both seem to believe that are primary underlying motive is humanistic in nature (that is, we are not mechanistic like Freud and the behaviorists argued). Also, and really a question that interests me, how does religion/spirituality/belief in a higher power fit into Maslow's theory? Will __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com
