The Legacy Of Erich Fromm

Author : Daniel Burston
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0674521684

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The Legacy of Erich Fromm by Daniel Burston Pdf

This is the first full-scale intellectual biography in English of Erich Fromm, perhaps the most widely read psychoanalyst after Freud, whose contributions to clinical and social psychology and the history of the psychoanalytic movement have long been underrated. Though considered a pedant, a popularizer--Escape from Freedom, The Sane Society, and The Art of Loving, among others, were best-sellers -and an "outsider" in many psychoanalytic circles, Fromm played a historic role in the development of the discipline. As a member of Freud's "loyal opposition" with strong leanings toward the "dissident fringe;' he helped effect the transfer of productive ideas from the periphery to the mainstream of the psychoanalytic movement. Daniel Burston's meticulous elucidation of these ideas unravels the numerous strands--philosophical, literary, and social--that formed a part of Freud's own work and of Fromm's sympathetic, but not uncritical, reaction to Freudian orthodoxy. Despite his grounding in the tradition of Freud, contemporaries and former associates persistently misunderstood Fromm's work. Insofar as he attempted to decipher the ideological subtexts to Freudian theory, analytically oriented theorists doing clinical or social research avoided his ideas. His Marxist leanings and his radically historical approach to human behavior made it all but impossible for mainstream academic psychologists to grasp his meaning, much less to grant it any validity. At the same time, his humanistic and ethical concerns struck many psychologists as grossly unscientific. Practical and intellectual constraints have conspired to ensure that Fromm's impact has been peripheral at best. Burston's eloquent, evenhanded reassessment of Fromm's life and work cuts through the ideological and political underbrush to reveal his pivotal role as a theorist and a critic of modern psychoanalysis. It leads readers back to Freud, whose theoretical and clinical contributions Fromm refracted and extended, and on to controversies that remain a vital part of contemporary intellectual life.

Author : Lawrence J. Friedman
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780231162593

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The Lives of Erich Fromm by Lawrence J. Friedman Pdf

Erich Fromm was a political activist, psychologist, psychoanalyst, philosopher, and one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. Known for his theories of personality and political insight, Fromm dissected the sadomasochistic appeal of brutal dictators while also eloquently championing loveÑwhich, he insisted, was nothing if it did not involve joyful contact with others and humanity at large. Admired all over the world, Fromm continues to inspire with his message of universal brotherhood and quest for lasting peace. The first systematic study of FrommÕs influences and achievements, this biography revisits the thinkerÕs most important works, especially Escape from Freedom and The Art of Loving, which conveyed important and complex ideas to millions of readers. The volume recounts FrommÕs political activism as a founder and major funder of Amnesty International, the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy, and other peace groups. Consulting rare archival materials across the globe, Lawrence J. Friedman reveals FrommÕs support for anti-Stalinist democratic movements in Central and Eastern Europe and his efforts to revitalize American democracy. For the first time, readers learn about FrommÕs direct contact with high officials in the American government on matters of war and peace while accessing a deeper understanding of his conceptual differences with Freud, his rapport with Neo-Freudians like Karen Horney and Harry Stack Sullivan, and his association with innovative artists, public intellectuals, and world leaders. Friedman elucidates FrommÕs key intellectual contributions, especially his innovative concept of Òsocial character,Ó in which social institutions and practices shape the inner psyche, and he clarifies FrommÕs conception of love as an acquired skill. Taking full stock of the thinkerÕs historical and global accomplishments, Friedman portrays a man of immense authenticity and spirituality who made life in the twentieth century more humane than it might have been.

Author : Rainer Funk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501351464

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Life Itself Is an Art by Rainer Funk Pdf

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year Erich Fromm (1900-1980) is known to most readers as the author of the international bestseller The Art of Loving (1956). What may be less widely known is that Fromm was a social psychoanalyst whose psychoanalytic theories, developed around a humanistic concept of man and society, have had a profound impact on many fields and disciplines: on social life and societal organization, on politics, on religion, on psychotherapy and, last but not least, on the practice of mindfulness. Rainer Funk was Erich Fromm's last assistant. He wrote his dissertation about Fromm, was designated by Fromm's last will to be his sole literary executor, and is the editor of Fromm's writings. From his very intimate knowledge of Fromm's life and ideas, and his access to an archive that includes 6,000 letters, Funk introduces Fromm's central concepts and examines them in relation to Fromm's lived experiences and to his idea that life itself is an art. The question of "the art of living" runs through all of the chapters, from the Introduction, in which Funk describes meeting Fromm for the first time in 1972, to the last chapter, in which Funk reflects on the impact of Fromm's social-psychoanalytic writings and his efforts to live well.

Author : Kieran Durkin,Joan Braune
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350087033

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Erich Fromm's Critical Theory by Kieran Durkin,Joan Braune Pdf

Interest in Fromm is increasing: as a prominent Marxist, sociologist, psychoanalytic theorist, and public intellectual, the unique normative-humanist thrust of his writings provides a crucial critical reference point for those seeking to understand and transcend the societal pathologies of our age. The essays in this volume retrieve, revive, and expand upon Fromm's central insights and contributions. They offer a critical theory of culture, the self, psychology and society that goes beyond what is typical of the narrower concerns of the fragmented and isolated disciplines of today, demonstrating the pan-disciplinary potential of Fromm's work. But this book does not simply reassert Fromm's ideas and rehash his theories, but rather reconstructs them to bring them into meaningful dialogue with contemporary ideas and cultural, political and economic developments. Providing new approaches to Fromm's ideas and work brings them up-to-date with contemporary problems and debates in theory and society and helps us understand the challenges of our times.

Author : Erich Fromm
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781480401952

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Greatness and Limitations of Freud's Thought by Erich Fromm Pdf

DIVDIVRenowned social psychologist Erich Fromm’s classic study of Freud’s most important—and controversial—ideas/divDIV Bestselling philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm contends that the principle behind Freud’s work—the wellspring from which psychoanalysis flows—boils down to one well-known belief: “And the truth shall set you free.” The healing power of truth is what Freud used to cure depression and anxiety, cutting through repression and rationalizations, and it provided the foundation for modern psychology./divDIV /divDIVFreud’s work, however, was not without its flaws. Though he pioneered many of the practices still in use today, Freud’s perspective was imperfect. In Greatness and Limitation of Freud’s Thought, Fromm deepens the understanding of Freud by highlighting not just his remarkable insights, but also his flaws, on topics ranging from dreams to sexuality. /divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate./div/div

Author : Rainer Funk
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0826415199

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Erich Fromm by Rainer Funk Pdf

This lavishly illustrated biography covers Fromm's entire life, from his traditional Jewish upbringing to his association with the Frankfurt School. Fromm's work (1900-1980) is more compelling and popular in our century than ever before. It took a decisive turn as he encountered Freudian psychoanalysis--even as Fromm critiqued it throughout much of his lifetime. Funk covers with great sensitivity Fromm's seminal work with the so-called Frankfurt School of social critics as well as his break with it, his move to the U.S., his personal and professional relationship with Karen Horney, his associations with The New School in New York City and with D.T. Suzuki--living in Mexico "part time." More than 200 photographs and other memorabilia make this a compelling pictorial biography.

Author : Joan Braune
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789462098121

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Erich Fromm’s Revolutionary Hope by Joan Braune Pdf

“Socialism ... is essentially prophetic Messianism ...” So Erich Fromm writes in his 1961 classic Marx’s Concept of Man. World-renowned Critical Theorist, activist, psychoanalyst, and public Marxist intellectual, Erich Fromm (1900-1980) played a pivotal role in the early Frankfurt Institute for Social Research and influenced emancipatory projects in multiple disciplines. While he remains popularly well known as author of such best-selling books as Escape from Freedom and The Art of Loving, Fromm’s contribution to Critical Theory is now being rediscovered. Fromm’s work on messianism in the 1950s-1970s responded to earlier debates among early twentieth century German Jewish thinkers and radicals, including Hermann Cohen, Rosa Luxemburg, Martin Buber, Gershom Scholem, and Georg Lukács. The return to Fromm, as well as growing interest in Jewish messianism’s influence on the Frankfurt School, makes this book timely. Fromm’s bold defense of radical hope and trenchant critique of political catastrophism are more relevant than ever. “Joan Braune’s work on Erich Fromm is indispensable for students of Frankfurt School critical theory ... Braune reveals the central role that Fromm played in the early development of Frankfurt School critical theory. She also discloses the role that Fromm played in shaping some of the most important debates in critical theory. One of the most interesting issues that informed the debates among early critical theorists was messianism and its political implications. There is no better book on this issue. Those of us who are interested in the development of Frankfurt School critical theory owe Dr. Braune a great deal of gratitude.” – Arnold L. Farr, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky, President, International Herbert Marcuse Society “Joan Braune's work on Fromm brings this important figure in critical theory back into the conversation at a needed time. It also appears at a time when we must recapture prophetic messianism – the hope in humanity for a better future.” Jeffery Nicholas, Providence College, author of Reason, Tradition, and the Good: MacIntyre’s Tradition-Constituted Reason and Frankfurt School Critical Theory

Author : Conrad Riker
Publisher : Conrad Riker
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Erich Fromm Deception by Conrad Riker Pdf

Are you tired of feeling like society is against you? Wondering why men are constantly being attacked and accused of things they didn't do? Look no further, because "The Erich Fromm Deception" has the answers you've been looking for. In this groundbreaking book, author Conrad Riker exposes the dangerous ideas of Erich Fromm and his Frankfurt School followers, showing how their influence has led to a culture that demonizes masculinity and promotes conformity. Are you living in fear of being called a bigot for expressing your masculine identity? Are you tired of seeing traditional male roles being attacked and discredited, while women are pushed to take on jobs and roles they're not naturally suited for? In "The Erich Fromm Deception," Riker gives you the tools to understand why this is happening, and how you can fight back against the feminized, collectivist ideologies that are slowly eroding our society. With "The Erich Fromm Deception," you'll discover: 1. The Psychology of Conformity: How Society Silences Individuality and Encourages Dishonesty 2. The Frankfurt School's War on Masculinity: How Critical Theories Undermine Men's Identity and Value 3. Erich Fromm's Influence on Modern Progressive Ideologies: How His Work Paved the Way for Woke Policies 4. Masculine Autonomy vs. Collectivist Dependence: The Psychological Differences Between Male and Female Worldviews 5. Fromm's Concept of "Escape from Freedom": How His Ideas Foster Self-Subjugation and Totalitarian Tendencies 6. The Danger of Over-Socialization: How the Frankfurt School's Insistence on Collectivism and Dependence Undermines Self-thought and Individual Agency 7. Defusing Erich Fromm's Influence: How to Rebuild a Sense of Dignity and Identity in a World Overrun by His Ideologies 8. The Psychology of Revolution: Understanding How the Frankfurt School's Ideas Contributed to Today's Social Unrest Don't let the Erich Fromm deception control your life any longer. If you want to reclaim your masculine identity and stand up for men, buy "The Erich Fromm Deception" today.

Author : Lawrence Wilde
Publisher : Springer
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137075116

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Erich Fromm and the Quest for Solidarity by Lawrence Wilde Pdf

Erich Fromm and the Quest for Solidarity argues that Fromm's humanistic ethics provides a framework for the analysis of alienation in affluent societies and his exploration of the social forces capable of challenging that alienation. It examines his work on authoritarianism, the experience of work, the struggle against patriarchy, the dangers of consumerism and the manipulation of needs, the urgent need to revive democracy, and the challenge of the emerging 'one world'. Never losing sight of the ancient dream of human solidarity, Fromm's explicitly ethical approach exerts a compelling relevance to a range of issues in contemporary social and political theory.

Author : Annette Thomson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781137019226

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Erich Fromm by Annette Thomson Pdf

The twentieth century was defined by far-reaching social changes, and this fresh insight into the life and works of Erich Fromm offers a compelling overview of his observations. Fromm's views on personal relationships, therapy, and his critique of society were closely tied to his astute analysis of the changes he witnessed and made him into a highly influential social and political commentator. In this absorbing introduction, Thomson considers how Fromm's early experiences influenced his enquiry into the human condition and examines what relevance his ideas still hold for students and readers today.

Author : Sandra Buechler
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781040093337

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Erich Fromm by Sandra Buechler Pdf

In this passionate volume, Sandra Buechler introduces Erich Fromm's groundbreaking contributions to psychoanalysis, sociology, philosophy, political action, and social criticism. | Buechler explores how Fromm's thinking and interdisciplinary vision are able to frame discussions of dilemmas in contemporary society. She offers a comprehensive biography of Fromm, before delving into his role as analyst, author, activist, sociologist and philosopher. From her own experience as a psychoanalyst, and from the testimony of Fromm's many ardent followers, Buechler illuminates Fromm's capacity to inspire. She considers how Fromm's writing equips students, beginning clinicians and more experienced professionals to understand what can give meaning to their efforts on behalf of troubled individuals, their riven communities, and the wider world. | Assuming no prior knowledge of Fromm's work, this books offers students in clinical and social psychology, sociology, and philosophy a vital insight into his theoretical contributions. It will also be of interest to psychoanalysts, psychologists and social workers.

Author : K. Durkin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137428431

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The Radical Humanism of Erich Fromm by K. Durkin Pdf

This book, shortlisted for the British Sociological Association's Philip Abrams Memorial Prize (2015), argues that Fromm is a vital and largely overlooked contribution to twentieth-century intellectual history, and one who offers a refreshingly reconfigured form of humanism that is capable of reintegrating explicitly humanist analytical categories and schemas back into social theoretical (and scientific) considerations.

Author : Rainer Funk,Lechhab Hamid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3903893153

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The Significance of Erich Fromm for the Present by Rainer Funk,Lechhab Hamid Pdf

Author : A. Buzby
Publisher : Springer
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137349378

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Subterranean Politics and Freud’s Legacy by A. Buzby Pdf

Subterranean Politics and Freud's Legacy seeks to reestablish psychoanalysis as an ally to critical theory's efforts to restore subjectivity and oppose systemic domination in modernity. Given critical theory's ongoing crisis of identity and purpose, this project makes a significant contribution to contemporary political theory.

Author : Erich Fromm
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781480401990

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On Being Human by Erich Fromm Pdf

An insightful look at alienation in the modern world from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Art of Loving and Escape from Freedom. Social psychologist Erich Fromm observed the spread of alienation in the 1960s, arguing that humans who were once dynamic, creative beings were reduced to fixating on TV screens, emotionally paralyzed by anxieties over threats like nuclear war. Though we may stare at different devices and worry about other dangers today, his insights are as useful as ever, and allow us to gain perspective on the human condition. A collection of his writings on “New Humanism” and the need to reclaim our happiness and peace of mind, this is a thoughtful, fascinating overview of the past that shaped us, and the philosophies and practices that can ensure a better future, both for ourselves and for the world at large. Included are reflections on thinkers from Karl Marx to medieval Catholic mystic Meister Eckhart, as “Fromm’s large, keen mind and attractive, likable voice [strive] for heart as he asks himself the hardest questions of his day” (Kirkus Reviews). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.