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This volume gathers writings from Erich Fromm’s most productive years of the 1960s, a period that followed his departure from the Institute for Social Research. The essays and lectures reflect his enduring commitment to a humanistic worldview, addressing concepts such as humanistic science, psychoanalysis, socialism, and religion. Among the works is a detailed essay comparing the mystic Meister Eckhart with the philosopher Karl Marx, illustrating Fromm’s effort to reconcile spiritual insight with socio‑political critique. The collection provides insight into Fromm’s thought during the last twenty years of his life and his ongoing dialogue with the broader humanistic tradition.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Erich Fromm
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