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On Being Human

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On Being Human by Erich Fromm delves into the nature of human existence and the psychological conflicts that arise from living in a rapidly changing world. The book explores the dynamics between individuality and society and offers insights on achieving personal fulfilment and emotional growth. Fromm examines the contrasts between different societal trends and human behaviours, encouraging readers to explore deeper self-awareness and authentic living.
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This insightful exploration of human nature might appeal to you if you're interested in understanding the deeper motivations and societal influences on personal growth. With a blend of psychological insight and philosophical thought, it could be a captivating read for those who seek a profound comprehension of the human experience and what it truly means to be human.

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On Being Human

This collection of works includes previously unpublished manuscripts and tape transcripts from the last two decades of Fromm's life, a period in which he was at his most productive.

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Any attempt to identify the thread that runs through the late Erich Fromm's writings will soon uncover an unequivocally humanistic world view. From the 1930s on, this was Fromm's guiding principle. It signified Fromm's break with the Frankfurt School: Marcuse, Adorno and Horkheimer.

This posthumous volume includes writings from one of Fromm's most fertile periodsβ€”the 1960s. These writings concentrate on humanistic science, socialism, religion, and psychoanalysis. They are drawn from lectures, works written for specific occasions, and manuscripts intended as books.

Of particular interest is an extended essay on two very different thinkers: Meister Eckhart and Karl Marx.

On Being Human captures the essence of Fromm's humanistic philosophy and offers a profound insight into the mind of a transformative thinker.

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On Being Human by Erich Fromm is praised as a valuable contribution to his body of work, with reviews highlighting the insightful foreword and useful index included. Reviewers note Fromm's intellectual depth and appealing narrative style, acknowledging his ability to address challenging questions with sincerity and warmth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826410054

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 248g

Pages: 180

About the Author

Born in Frankfurt-am-Main, Erich Fromm (1900-1980) studied sociology and psychoanalysis. In 1933, he emigrated as a member of the Frankfurt School of social thinkers to the United States, moved to Mexico in 1950, and spent his twilight years between 1974 and 1980 in Switzerland. His books Fear of Freedom (1941) and The Art of Loving (1956) made him famous. Other well-known books are Marx's Concept of Man, Beyond the Chains of Illusion, and The Essential Fromm.

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