The Sane Society

The Sane Society

<DIV><b>Social psychologist Erich Fromm’s seminal exploration of the profound ills of modern society, and how best to overcome them</b></div><DIV></div><DIV><BR>One of Fromm’s main interests was to analyze social systems and their impact on the mental health of the individual. In this study, he reaches further and asks: “Can a society be sick?” He finds that it can, arguing that Western culture is immersed in a “pathology of normalcy” that affects the mental health of individuals.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>In <i>The Sane Society</i>, Fromm examines the alienating effects of modern capitalism, and discusses historical and contemporary alternatives, particularly communitarian systems. Finally, he presents new ideas for a re-organization of economics, politics, and culture that would support the individual’s mental health and our profound human needs for love and freedom.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.</div><DIV> </div><DIV></div>