Erich Fromm, To Have or to Be?, Quotes

A collection of quotes by Erich Fromm, To Have or to Be?, .

Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was a prominent psychoanalyst, sociologist, and philosopher. Born in Germany, he later moved to the United States to escape the rise of the Nazi regime. Fromm's best-known work, "To Have or to Be?", explored the impact of materialism on human well-being, arguing that an overemphasis on possession and consumption hampers our capacity for authentic human relationships and personal growth. Fromm's writings often examined the intersection of psychology and society, offering insightful analyses of the human condition and proposing alternative paths towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Our conscious motivations, ideas, and beliefs are a blend of

Our conscious motivations, ideas, and beliefs are a blend of false information, biases, irrational passions, rationalizations, prejudices, in which morsels of truth swim around and give the reassurance albeit false, that the whole mixture is real and true. The thinking processes attempt to organize this whole cesspool of illusions according to the laws of plausibility. This level of consciousness is supposed to reflect reality; it is the map we use for organizing our life.

Erich Fromm, To Have or to Be?,

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