Name: The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness
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Author: Erich Fromm

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Erich Fromm

Publisher

Holt McDougal

Language

English

Pages

576

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x13.7x3.3 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN

080501604X

ISBN13

9780805016048

Synopsis "The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness "

Renowned psychoanalyst and social philosopher Erich Fromm examines the causes and effects of people's violent tendencies in The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness. In this provocative book, the distinguished author writes to break the deadlock argued about the roots of human nature by exploring the struggle between the instinctivism of Konrad Lorenz and behavior psychologist B. F. Skinner: are people inherently antagonistic or do people learn hostility from their environment and the actions of those around them? Drawing from neurophysiology and anthropology studies and findings, Fromm presents fascinating ideas about how the human character and condition developed--and continues to develop--in contemporary society. "A book by Erich Fromm is always intelligent and contains much of interest and insight, and this one is no exception."--The New York Times

Erich Fromm

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Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was an influential psychoanalyst, sociologist, and German philosopher, whose work addressed humanistic psychology and the critical analysis of modern society. Educated at the Frankfurt School, he combined Marxism with Freudian psychoanalysis, exploring the relationship between individual and society. His books have had a lasting impact on psychology, philosophy, and politics, standing out for their focus on freedom, love, and human nature.

Among his most recognized works are The Art of Loving (1956), The Fear of Freedom (1941), and To Have or to Be (1976), where he reflects on consumerism and alienation. His legacy remains relevant in debates about ethics, individualism, and psychological well-being.

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