Escape From Freedom Erich Fromm Cards 2

Sheldon Kreger
Idaho State Debate Erichh Fromm 2
Nazism can only be understood through investigation of the psychology of the

individuals who let it happen, and how the socioeconomic factors contributed to that
psychology. Upon investigation, we see that those factors are manifesting in our
society right now
Fromm 41
Erich Fromm received his Ph.D. in sociology from Heidelberg. He was an internationally renowned social
psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. “Escape from Freedom” pg. 208-10
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The economic and psychological conditions that were present in pre-Nazi Germany are
manifesting in AmEricha today
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psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. “Escape from Freedom” pg.213-4
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We must understand both the psychological and economic developments that let to
Nazism to understand how it came to be
Fromm 41
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There is no greater threat or mistake as to overlook the phenomenon occurring within

our own society that creates fascism
Fromm 41
psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. “Escape from Freedom” pg.240
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We must examine the psychological, economic, and cultural causes of individual

powerlessness
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Creating artificial feelings acts as a steam-valve used to cope with real emotions. This
weakens the power of the individual and invalidates their thought process. Artificial
suppression of the sense of tragedy is the most harmful form of this destruction
Fromm 41
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Disconnected blathering of facts and information paralyzes the individual's ability to

act and solve problems in reality
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Scapegoating problems or depending on “experts” to come up with solutions destroys

our own capacity to think and solve problems, creating a self-perpetual cycle
Fromm 41
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Seeking truth is a fundamental human need. All problems arise from interests who
stand to gain from concealing the truth. Regarding truth as a metaphysical concept
discourages original thinking.
Fromm 41
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Modern humans have ceased to live – most are autonomons striving towards goals
that are not their own. This destruction of the self renders life meaningless and creates
the drive for both conformity and control of others; it destroys all possibility for
meaningful relationships with anybody including the self
Fromm 41
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The inability to recognize our freedom and act according to our own will creates a
feeling of powerlessness that forces us into destructive conformity. We see
approaching catastrophes as though we are paralyzed. This is the greatest threat to
humanity and creates destructive organizations
Fromm 41
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We can be free and not alone, independent and part of society through the exercise of
our positive freedom in the spontaneous activity of the total integrated personality.
This is impossible if there is any repression of the self remaining
Fromm 41
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Spontaneity always results in genuine happiness

Fromm 41
psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. “Escape from Freedom” pg. 260
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Spontaneity answers the problem of freedom: Spontaneous life affirms the freedom of
the individual and creates the best possible relationship with the self and others. It
mandates joyful work and allows the individual to find his true place in society while
creating a new kind of healthy security for everybody
Fromm 41
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What is good and bad is not a metaphysical question. It is empirical and is answered
on the basis of an analysis of the affects of conditions on our life. Healthy and
unhealthy ideals can be identified based on the psychological drives that create them.
Fromm 41
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The difference between positive and negative sacrifice can be identified by asking the
question “Does this sacrifice uphold and build my self-integrity, or does it require that I
give away my freedom and self to a higher authority?”
Fromm 41
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If human freedom is realized and we realize our selves fully and uncompromisingly, the
fundamental causes of asocial behavior will disappear, and those who create the
destruction will be identified and discredited
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Summary – conclusion of Escape from Freedom

Fromm 41
psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher. “Escape from Freedom” pg. 270 – 276
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Sheldon Kreger

Idaho State Debate Erichh Fromm 2

Nazism can only be understood through investigation of the psychology of the

There is no greater threat or mistake as to overlook the phenomenon occurring within

We must examine the psychological, economic, and cultural causes of individual

Disconnected blathering of facts and information paralyzes the individual's ability to

Scapegoating problems or depending on “experts” to come up with solutions destroys

Spontaneity always results in genuine happiness

Summary – conclusion of Escape from Freedom

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