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The Fear of Freedom (Routledge Classics) - Softcover

Fromm, Erich

 
9780415065788: The Fear of Freedom (Routledge Classics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 041506578X ISBN 13: 9780415065788
Publisher: Routledge, 1984

Synopsis

Do we really want freedom - or are we intrisically afraid of it? In this brilliant account, Erich Fromm asks the fundamental question - is the fear of freedom at the root of twentieth century's predilection for one or other kind of totalitarianism? The rise of democracy, while setting us free also created a society where we feel isolated from our fellows, where relationships are impersonal and where insecurity replaces a sense of belonging. This sense of isolation drives a man to a devotion and submission to all-powerful organization from the state. The work, which is both psychoanalytical and historical, is a fundamental interpretation of our age and its problems.

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From the Back Cover

'Erich Fromm speaks with wisdom, compassion, learning and insight into the problems of individuals trapped in a social world that is needlessly cruel and hostile.' - Noam Chomsky

Erich Fromm sees right to the heart of our contradictory needs for community and for freedom like no other writer before or since. In 'Fear of Freedom', Fromm warns that the price of community is indeed high, and it is the individual who pays. Fascism and authoritarianism may seem like receding shadows for some, but are cruel realities for many. Erich Fromm leaves a valuable and original legacy to his readers - a vastly increased understanding of the human character in relation to society. At the beginning of the 21st century, it is more important than ever to be aware of his powerful message. Listen, and take heed.

Erich Fromm (1900-1980). Psychoanalyst and author, Fromm is arguably one of the most outstanding figures of 20th Century humanism.

Synopsis

Do we really want freedom - or are we intrisically afraid of it? In this brilliant account, Erich Fromm asks the fundamental question - is the fear of freedom at the root of twentieth century's predilection for one or other kind of totalitarianism? The rise of democracy, while setting us free also created a society where we feel isolated from our fellows, where relationships are impersonal and where insecurity replaces a sense of belonging. This sense of isolation drives a man to a devotion and submission to all-powerful organization from the state. The work, which is both psychoanalytical and historical, is a fundamental interpretation of our age and its problems.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1984
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041506578X
ISBN 13 
9780415065788
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272