Description
Author Erich Fromm
Publisher Holt Paperbacks; First Edition (September 15, 1994)
Binding paperback
Condition like new
Summary
In "Escape from Freedom," Erich Fromm explores the psychological history of the social conditions that led to the rise of authoritarianism. Fromm analyzes the sense of insecurity and loneliness that many individuals feel when confronted with freedom in the modern world. He argues that this existential fear can drive people toward ideologies and movements that promise certainty and control, often at the cost of personal freedom. The book presents a critical examination of the human desire for psychological safety and the seductive allure of authoritarianism, making a compelling case for the value of true freedom and autonomy through self-awareness and individual growth.