Escape from Freedom

Methodology and Conclusions

In «Escape from Freedom», Erich Fromm employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology, sociology, and philosophy to analyze the phenomenon of freedom and its impact on the human psyche. Fromm examines the historical and social contexts that shape individual and collective psychology, with a particular focus on the transition from medieval to modern society. He analyzes how changes in economic and social structures affect individuals' sense of freedom and security. Fromm concludes that despite the formal attainment of freedom, many people experience fear of it and seek to avoid it by resorting to authoritarianism, conformity, and destructive tendencies. He asserts that true freedom is achieved through spontaneous activity and love, which allow individuals to realize their potential and attain genuine individuality.