Maharram Sabir Aliyev

Published: 25/09/2026

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CONCEPTS OF EXISTENTIAL VACUUM AND TIME DEADLOCK

Abstract. When V. Frankl speaks of the "existential vacuum," he means the meaninglessness and emptiness of human life. He believes that the reductionism prevalent in society, which focuses on the individual—in other words, the approach that dismisses them as things—can lead to a meaningless life and, ultimately, to suicide. Frankl demonstrates that one way to overcome the existential vacuum is to develop the ability to seek and find unique meaning in people. He believes that people must learn to recognize new universal values ​​that arise in unique situations and rebuild their lives on this basis. In this matter, one can rely only on conscience, which enables a person to make choices in crisis situations. He suggests that another way to overcome the existential vacuum is to adopt a healthy philosophy of life. Frankl concludes that in order to find meaning in life and overcome the existential vacuum, it is necessary to embrace the idea of ​​the unity of man, even humanity. Parallel to V. Frankl's concept of the existential vacuum, the concept of "time deadlock" is used, and it is noted that this phenomenon is measurable. A time deadlock is a transitional point where a person cannot return to their former self. After this point, human life can take unexpected turns, one of which is suicide.

Key words: suicidal tendencies, suicidal energy, meaning, existential vacuum, time deadlock

 

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