Man for Himself: An Inquiry into the Psychology of Ethics / Edition 1

by Erich Fromm

Overview

This is Volume VIII of thirty-eight of collection of works on General Psychology. Initially published in 1947, it offers an enquiry into the psychology of ethics and forms a continuation of the author's other work 'Escape from Freedom’ in which he attempted to analyse modern man's escape from himself and his freedom. This book discusses the problem of ethics, of norms and values leading to the realisation of man's self and of his potential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138875258
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/02/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Erich Fromm

Table of Contents

1. The Problem; 2. Humanistic Ethics: The Applied Science of the Art of Living; 3. Human Nature and Character; 4. Problems of Humanistic Ethics; 5. The Moral Problem of Today;

Editorial Reviews

'A notable work.' - The Listener

'The more one reads the more one is impressed by the author's insight and by his passionate conviction that freedom, courage, spontaneity and respect for life are the true bases of happiness and morality.' - The Times Literary Supplement

'He has enriched our understanding of man in humanity, compassion and love.' - Sunday Times

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