Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

Why Erich Fromm?
For his scientific, non-theological study of religion (elaboration of the categories of humanistic and authoritarian religion); for his theory of social character.
For his “mechanisms of escape” or the psychological tools people use to ‘escape their freedom’ to choose (sociological theory).

Of his own work, Fromm would later explain, "I wanted to understand the laws that govern the life of the individual man, and the laws of society — that is, of men in their social existence. I tried to see the lasting truth in Freud's concepts as against those assumptions which were in need of revision. I tried to do the same with Marx's theory, and finally, I tried to arrive at a synthesis which followed from the understanding and the criticism of both thinkers."

The Psychological and Sociological Understanding of Man within Society.

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What you will learn

• You will gain a firm understanding of Erich Fromm's psychoanalytical and sociological approach.
• Why Erich Fromm? For his scientific, nontheological study of religion (elaboration of the categories of humanistic and authoritarian religion; for his theory of social character). For his “mechanisms of escape” or the psychological tools people use to ‘escape their freedom’ to choose (sociological theory)
• Of his own work, Fromm would later explain, "I wanted to understand the laws that govern the life of the individual man, and the laws of society — that is, of men in their social existence. I tried to see the lasting truth in Freud's concepts as against those assumptions which were in need of revision. I tried to do the same with Marx's theory, and finally, I tried to arrive at a synthesis which followed from the understanding and the criticism of both thinkers."

Rating: 4.25

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Maurizio Bisogno