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6.17 The tragic triad
Thisis a term that is used in logotherapeutic circles when logotherapists are dealing
with issues ofguilt, suffering and death. The triad consists ofthese three experien­
ces - guilt, suffering(pain), and death (Frankl 1969:ix& Guttmann 1996:45-47).
Thisterm. that normallyevokes an imaginative triangle-pictureiii one's mind. is not
so well known amongstthose moving outside logotherapeutic circles.
7. Delimitation ofthis study and the modus operandi
Chapter one ofthis study had focused on basic methodologicalissues. It included an
introductionto this study, the problem and reason for this dissertation, and the eva­
luative point ofview, from which this study will be done. Itwas mentioned that a
discussion ofevery logotherapeutictechnique or method will be given in the coming
chapters. No research hypothesis wasformulatedbecause this is a theoretical-evalua­
tive study. The basic terminologyused in logotherapyhas also been mentioned.
Chapter two will focus on the existing different logotherapeutic techniques. These
techniques or methods will basically be evaluated from a personality psychological
point ofview, while chapter three will discuss the major different logotherapeutic
tests that are used. The last chapter (chapter four) will evaluate the present uses of
logotherapy and the possible future oflogotherapy.
The philosophical-theoretical background oflogotherapy, what it is, for what it
stands, its beliefs and everythingthat has basically to do with this psychological me­
thod. are basically assumed as general knowledge in this study. Because this study
wants to evaluate the different logotherapeutic techniques, and not to "reinvent the
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