Description
Author Rainer Funk
Publisher Continuum Intl Pub Group (January 1, 2000)
Binding hardcover with dust jacket
Condition like new
Summary
Using a fittingly psychoanalytic approach, Fromm's literary executor Funk provides penetrating commentary on his subject, focusing on the various dimensions of Fromm's relationship with his parents, his search for alternate mother and father figures, and the crucial impact of early mentors.
"Erich Fromm: His Life and Ideas" by Rainer Funk is an illuminating illustrated biography that delves into the intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers. This compelling work explores Fromm’s groundbreaking contributions to psychology, sociology, and philosophy, particularly his theories on human nature, freedom, and the intersection of social conditions with individual well-being. The biography weaves together Fromm's personal life and scholarly pursuits, enriched with rare photos and documents, offering a deep understanding of the man whose ideas on love, freedom, and society continue to inspire today.