The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness [Paperback]

Renowned psychoanalyst and social philosopher Erich Fromm examines the causes and effects of peoples violent tendencies inThe Anatomy of Human Destructiveness.

A book by Erich Fromm is always intelligent and contains much of interest and insight, and this one is no exception.
The New York Times

In this provocative book, Erich Fromm examines the roots of human violence. Exploring the struggle between the instinctivism of Konrad Lorenz and the behaviorism of B. F. Skinner, he asks: Are people inherently antagonistic or do they learn hostility from their environment and the actions of those around them?

Drawing from neurophysiology and anthropology research, Fromm presents fascinating ideas about how the human character and condition developedand continues to developin contemporary society.

USErich Frommwas a political activist, psychologist, psychoanalyst, philosopher, and one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. His works includeThe Art of Loving, Escape from Freedom,andThe Sane Society.Known for his theories of personality and political insight, Fromm dissected the sadomasochistic appeal of brutal dictators while also eloquently championing lovewhich, he insisted, was nothing if it did not involve joyful contact with others and humanity at large. Admired all over the world, Fromm continues to inspire with his message of universal brotherhood and quest for lasting peace.

If any single work could bring mankind to its senses, this book might qualify for that miracle. . . . This book is the product of one of the most penetrating, most mature minds of our time.
Lewis Mumford, author ofTechnics and Civilization

In this perhaps most important of his pioneering theoretical works, the distinguished author writes with brilliant insight in attempting to break the deadlock in the struggle between the instinctivism of Konrad Lorenz .l#3