The Art of Loving

Key Concepts and Strategies

In «The Art of Loving», Erich Fromm examines love as an active force that requires knowledge and effort. The main concepts include understanding love as an art that requires practice and discipline. Fromm identifies different types of love: brotherly, maternal, erotic, self-love, and love for God. He emphasizes that true love involves care, responsibility, respect, and knowledge. Fromm also analyzes obstacles to love, such as narcissism and materialism, and offers strategies to overcome them. He asserts that love requires maturity and the ability for self-awareness, as well as a willingness for self-sacrifice and understanding of another person. Fromm focuses on the idea that love is not a passive experience but requires active participation and continuous development.