To Have Or To Be?
To Have Or To Be? by Erich Fromm, published by A&C Black on June 27, 2013, is a reprint edition comprising 216 pages. This book presents a critical examination of two contrasting modes of existence: the “having” mode, which emphasizes material possessions and power, and the “being” mode, rooted in love and productive activity. Fromm articulates a vision for a social and psychological revolution aimed at addressing the challenges facing humanity.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the implications of these modes on society and individual well-being. The text delves into themes of humanism and social science, offering insights into the universal issues of greed, envy, and violence that stem from the having mode. Through this analysis, Fromm advocates for a transformative approach to socioeconomic structures, encouraging a shift towards a more compassionate and collaborative existence.
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To Have Or to Be? is one of the seminal books of the second half of the 20th century. Nothing less than a manifesto for a new social and psychological revolution to save our threatened planet, this book is a summary of the penetrating thought of Eric Fromm. His thesis is that two modes of existence struggle for the spirit of humankind: the having mode, which concentrates on material possessions, power, and aggression, and is the basis of the universal evils of greed, envy, and violence; and the being mode, which is based on love, the pleasure of sharing, and in productive activity. To Have Or to Be? is a brilliant program for socioeconomic change.
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