Escape from Freedom
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What’s it about?
Why do people flee from freedom into conformity and authoritarianism? Erich Fromm's classic dissects the psychological burden of liberty and the hidden forces that make us surrender our individuality.
You’ll learn
- Freedom brings anxiety and isolation
- Three escape mechanisms: authoritarianism, destructiveness, conformity
- Modern society breeds automaton conformity
- Positive freedom requires authentic connection