Rollo May - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 21, 1909 |
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| Died | October 22, 1994 (age 85) |
| Birthplace | Ada, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Rollo May's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Introducing existential psychology to the United States and authoring influential books such as 'Love and Will' and 'The Meaning of Anxiety.' |
Intro
Rollo May was an influential American existential psychologist, best known for introducing existentialist ideas into American psychology and for his work on understanding anxiety and human existence. His writings helped shape discussions around psychotherapy, creativity, and the challenges of modern life.
Early Life & Background
Rollo May was born in Ada, Ohio, and experienced a troubled family upbringing, with his parents separating during his youth. He grew up in Michigan and later attended Oberlin College, where he developed an interest in theology and psychology.
Career Highlights
- Pioneered existential psychology in the United States
- Published 'The Meaning of Anxiety' (1950), an influential work on existential anxiety
- Authored 'Love and Will' (1969), which received the Distinguished Contribution Award from the American Psychological Association
- Taught at the New School for Social Research in New York
- Known for integrating existentialist philosophy into psychotherapy
Trivia
- May's book 'Love and Will' became a bestseller and is considered a classic in psychology.
- He was influenced by European existentialists such as Søren Kierkegaard and Jean-Paul Sartre.
- May struggled with tuberculosis, which shaped his thoughts on suffering and human existence.
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Rollo May was born the 21 April 1909.
Ada, Ohio, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About April 21st, 1909, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 21st, 1909 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
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