Erich Fromm

3 summariesPolitics, Psychology, History

Erich Fromm was a German social psychologist and philosopher known for his exploration of the intersection between psychology and society. His notable works include "Escape from Freedom," which examines the psychological implications of freedom, "The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness," where he analyzes the roots of violence, and "The Sane Society," which critiques modern capitalist society.

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Books by Erich Fromm

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Escape from Freedom
Erich Fromm
4.3 (10k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Erich Fromm explains how the burden of modern freedom can make people surrender their independence to authoritarianism.
The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness
Erich Fromm
4.2 (3k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Erich Fromm explores the origins of human violence, arguing against both instinctual and behavioral explanations, to show how society and psychology can turn our potential for good into destructive acts.
The Sane Society
Erich Fromm
4.3 (2k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Erich Fromm examines the 'pathology of normalcy' in Western capitalism, showing how societal sickness isolates individuals and suggesting radical community-based solutions for mental health, love, and freedom.