« The thesis that will be developed in this chapter is that human destructiveness and cruelty cannot be explained in the terms of animal heredity or an instinct for destruction, but that they must be understood on the basis of the factors by which man "differs" from his animal ancestors. »
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Erich Fromm
The Passion to Destroy: Anatomy of Human Destructiveness |
Erich Fromm
The Passion to Destroy: Anatomy of Human Destructiveness
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« Hitler reacted sadly to the people, but in a masochistic way to the fate, history, and "higher power" of nature. Its end - suicide in the midst of general destruction - is as characteristic as his dream of success - total domination. »
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Erich Fromm
The art of loving |
Erich Fromm
The art of loving
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« Man's main task is to give birth. »
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Erich Fromm
(Source unknown) |
Erich Fromm
(Source unknown)
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