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Escape from Freedom
Why people give up freedom for the security of authority
1941Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Erich Fromm explains why people, faced with the burdens of freedom, may choose to follow authoritarian leaders. He analyzes the rise of Nazism and the conformity of modern societies. The book mixes psychology, history and sociology.
Who will enjoy it
Readers interested in politics and psychology.
What you will get
Written in 1941, during the war.
Escape from Freedom Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Freedom · Authoritarianism · Psychology
Length
320 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Erich Fromm.
Setting
Europe and America before and during World War II.
What makes it different
A psychological analysis of why people follow strong leaders.
Feel
Serious, urgent and thoughtful.
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