Product Description

First published in 1962, at the same time as Marx's Concept of Man, Beyond the Chains of Illusion is Erich Fromm's personal reflection on the overarching influence of Freud and Marx on his own life work. Deeply troubled by questions of individual and social responsibilities, Fromm began his studies of these two giants - who, ironically, are ever more related to 'the past' even as they are ever more intensely scrutinized today - at an early age. Fromm first establishes a common ground between Marx and Freud. He then proceeds to a unique and brilliant analysis of Freudian and Marxist theory. Throughout, Fromm shows how a sound understanding of both the father of modern psychotherapy and the father of 20th-century communism can lead to a single body of knowledge. His book has the quality of good literature, it is news that stays news and thereby sheds light on Erich Fromm's thinking during a seminal period of his life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2251706 in Books
• Published on: 1985-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 182 pages

About the Author
Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was born in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany. His books Fear and Freedom (1941) and The Art of Loving (1956) made him known throughout the world as a psychoanalyst and social psychologist.

Customer Reviews

A wise book by a truly productive and wonderful human being.
Get a copy of this book. It can change your life. A must read before you leave the face of this earth. An insightful and wise view of life, other people and the world you live in. Fromm is the best. Thank God he lived and wrote everything down for us, and all we have to do is learn from it. After Fromm, you have no excuses for not "getting it".

A wise book by a truly productive and wonderful human being.
Get a copy of this book. It will change your life. A must read before you leave the face of this earth. A refreshing look at yourself, other people and the world you live in. Fromm is the best!