Escape from Freedom

Escape from Freedom

<B>Why do people choose authoritarianism over freedom? The classic study of the psychological appeal of fascism by a <I>New York Times</I>–bestselling author.</B><BR />  <DIV>The pursuit of freedom has indelibly marked Western culture since Renaissance humanism and Protestantism began the fight for individualism and self-determination. This freedom, however, can make people feel unmoored, and is often accompanied by feelings of isolation, fear, and the loss of self, all leading to a desire for authoritarianism, conformity, or destructiveness.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>It is not only the question of freedom that makes Fromm’s debut book a timeless classic. In this examination of the roots of Nazism and fascism in Europe, Fromm also explains how economic and social constraints can also lead to authoritarianism.<BR /><BR /> By the author of <I>The Sane Society</I> and <I>The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness</I>, this is a fascinating examination of the anxiety that underlies our darkest impulses, an enlightening volume perfect for readers of Eric Hoffer or Hannah Arendt.<BR />  </DIV><DIV><I>This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.</I></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV>