Escape From Freedom Erich Fromm Cards 2

Sheldon Kreger Idaho State Debate

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Nazism can only be understood through investigation of the psychology of the individuals who let it happen, and how the socioeconomic factors contributed to that psychology. Upon investigation, we see that those factors are manifesting in our society right now Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 208-10


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

The economic and psychological conditions that were present in pre-Nazi Germany are manifesting in AmEricha today Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg.213-4


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

We must understand both the psychological and economic developments that let to Nazism to understand how it came to be Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg.217-8


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There is no greater threat or mistake as to overlook the phenomenon occurring within our own society that creates fascism Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg.240


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We must examine the psychological, economic, and cultural causes of individual powerlessnessErich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg.240-243


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

Creating artificial feelings acts as a steam-valve used to cope with real emotions. This weakens the power of the individual and invalidates their thought process. Artificial suppression of the sense of tragedy is the most harmful form of this destruction Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 243-46


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Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

Disconnected blathering of facts and information paralyzes the individual's ability to act and solve problems in reality Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 250-251


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

Scapegoating problems or depending on experts to come up with solutions destroys our own capacity to think and solve problems, creating a self-perpetual cycle Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 249-250


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Seeking truth is a fundamental human need. All problems arise from interests who stand to gain from concealing the truth. Regarding truth as a metaphysical concept discourages original thinking. Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 248-249


Erichh Fromm 2

Modern humans have ceased to live most are autonomons striving towards goals that are not their own. This destruction of the self renders life meaningless and creates the drive for both conformity and control of others; it destroys all possibility for meaningful relationships with anybody including the self Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 251-255


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

The inability to recognize our freedom and act according to our own will creates a feeling of powerlessness that forces us into destructive conformity. We see approaching catastrophes as though we are paralyzed. This is the greatest threat to humanity and creates destructive organizations Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 255-256


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We can be free and not alone, independent and part of society through the exercise of our positive freedom in the spontaneous activity of the total integrated personality. This is impossible if there is any repression of the self remaining Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 256-259


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Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

Spontaneity always results in genuine happiness Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 260


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Spontaneity answers the problem of freedom: Spontaneous life affirms the freedom of the individual and creates the best possible relationship with the self and others. It mandates joyful work and allows the individual to find his true place in society while creating a new kind of healthy security for everybody Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 260-263


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

What is good and bad is not a metaphysical question. It is empirical and is answered on the basis of an analysis of the affects of conditions on our life. Healthy and unhealthy ideals can be identified based on the psychological drives that create them. Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 265-268


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Erichh Fromm 2


Erichh Fromm 2

The difference between positive and negative sacrifice can be identified by asking the question Does this sacrifice uphold and build my self-integrity, or does it require that I give away my freedom and self to a higher authority? Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 268-269


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If human freedom is realized and we realize our selves fully and uncompromisingly, the fundamental causes of asocial behavior will disappear, and those who create the destruction will be identified and discredited Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 269-270


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Erichh Fromm 2

Summary conclusion of Escape from Freedom Fromm 41Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. Escape from Freedom pg. 270 276


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