In a world in which violence in every form seems to be increasing, Erich Fromm has treated this problem with deep perception in the most original and far-reaching work of his brilliant career. Fromm asks: what is there in the conditions of human existence to lead man to the orgies of destruction and violence in which he has indulged? By drawing on the findings of anthropology, palaeontogy, psychology and history; and including striking character analyses of Stalin, Hitler and Himmler, he shows how the failure to use our capacity for love and reason results in the development of the reverse: we wish to control life absolutely, or to destroy it.
Les mer
In a world in which violence in every form seems to be increasing, Erich Fromm has treated this problem with deep perception in the most original and far-reaching work of his brilliant career.
If any single book could bring mankind to its senses, this book might qualify for that miracle...It is the product of one of the most alert, the most penetrating and the most mature minds of our time
What makes men kill? How can we explain man's lust for cruelty and destruction? This pioneering work provides the answers. 19961125
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780712674898
Publisert
1997-09-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Pimlico
Vekt
548 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
01, UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
688
Forfatter