Name: On Disobedience: Why Freedom Means Saying "No" to Power (Resistance Library)
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Author: Erich Fromm
ISBN: 9780062930835

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On Disobedience: Why Freedom Means Saying "No" to Power (Resistance Library)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Erich Fromm

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

112

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

17.5 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.07 kg.

ISBN13

9780062930835

Synopsis "On Disobedience: Why Freedom Means Saying "No" to Power (Resistance Library) "

"Human history began with an act of disobedience, and it is not unlikely that it will be terminated by an act of obedience."--from On DisobedienceIn On Disobedience, Erich Fromm writes that the authoritarian dictatorships of the 20th century produced an "organization man" to follow directives blindly, no matter how abhorrent. At the same time, a kind of conformity has arisen in western democracies, only brought about by more subtle means of massive consumerism. In democracies, where the power to implement irreversible destruction rests in the hands of the few, the individual also needs to retain his ability to dissent and to speak "no" to those in power.In the face of these conformist pressures in whichever form they take, modern man must seek an authentic expression in order to retain his deepest sense of self. Fromm sees both capitalism and totalitarian communism moving toward a life-denying industrial bureaucracy, and berates the one system for ignoring, the other for betraying, the ideals of a true humanistic socialism in which people take precedence over things, life over property, and work over capital.As timely today as when it was first published, On Disobedience is a significant work of the 20th century that generations of readers will turn to for inspiration.In times of crisis, the great works of philosophy help us make sense of the world. The Harper Perennial Resistance Library is a special five-book series highlighting short classic works of independent thought that illuminate the nature of truth, humanity's dangerous attraction to authoritarianism, the influence of media and mass communication, and the philosophy of resistance--all critical in understanding today's politically charged world.

Erich Fromm

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Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was an influential psychoanalyst, sociologist, and German philosopher, whose work addressed humanistic psychology and the critical analysis of modern society. Educated at the Frankfurt School, he combined Marxism with Freudian psychoanalysis, exploring the relationship between individual and society. His books have had a lasting impact on psychology, philosophy, and politics, standing out for their focus on freedom, love, and human nature.

Among his most recognized works are The Art of Loving (1956), The Fear of Freedom (1941), and To Have or to Be (1976), where he reflects on consumerism and alienation. His legacy remains relevant in debates about ethics, individualism, and psychological well-being.

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