Dr. Maurer 12/9/98 Anxiety: Rollo May's "Discovery of Being" It seems as though every Sociologist creates his or her own definition of Anxiety. Each definition of Anxiety being ghastly different, however, tying back to three common situations: Fear, Encounters with primary groups, secondary groups, and the public, and Anxiety towards Self-Growth. In analyzing Rollo May's "The Discovery of Being," we find that May incorporates many different definitions of these situations from other Sociologists, as well as …showed first 75 words of 1169 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1169 total…changes; mannerisms and interaction techniques change and encounter changes; personal power and libidinal satisfactions change, and so once again May's definition of Anxiety and Being must change as well. Thus, the process of studying Anxiety is a constantly changing field, yet remains a similar feeling to all who experience it, regardless of the time period. May's unique writing style and brilliant thoughts made Anxiety a remarkably easy and interesting topic to read about. Word Count: 1165