“erich fromm”

If humanity cannot live with the dangers and responsibilities inherent in freedom, it will probably turn to authoritarianism. This is the central idea of "Escape from Freedom," a landmark work by one of the most distinguished thinkers of our time, and a book that is as timely now as when first publi... More

Satire on the possible horrors of a totalitarian regime in England in 1984.George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision of "Negative Utopia" is timelier than ever-and its warnings more powerful.... More

Since it was first published ' The Art of Loving' has become a classic, inspiring thousands of people with its clarity and power.Erich Fromm, the renowned psychoanalyst, sees love as the ultimate need and desire of all human beings. In this book he discusses every aspect of the subject: romantic lov... More

In this classic work a noted psychoanalyst assesses the persistent tension between traditional religion and the underlying philosophy of psychoanalysis, which many believe regards the satisfaction of instinctive and material wishes as the sole aim of life.... More

Following the publication of the seminal Fear of Freedom,Erich Fromm applied his unique vision to a critique of contemporary capitalismin The Sane Society. Where the former dealt with man's historic inabilityto come to terms with his sense of isolation, and the dangers to which this canlead, this b... More

In Man for Himself, Dr. Fromm examines the confusion of modern man--who, because he lacks faith in nay principle by which life ought to be guided, becomes the helpless prey of forces within and without himself. From the broad, interdisciplinary perspective that marks Dr. Fromm's distinguished oeuvre... More

In this provocative book, the distinguished author writes to break the deadlock in the struggle between the instinctivism of Konrad Lorenz and behavior psychologist B.F. Skinner.... More

In the title essay, Erich Fromm uses the tools of psychoanalysis to examine the development of the dogma of Christ in the context of social history. The remaining essays examine psychological and cultural problems with keen insight and humanistic sympathies.... More