The Crisis of Psychoanalysis

Brief Overview

In the book «The Crisis of Psychoanalysis», Erich Fromm examines the state and development of psychoanalysis in the mid-20th century. He critiques orthodox approaches, which he believes have lost touch with the humanistic and social aspects of psychoanalysis originally established by Freud. Fromm emphasizes the need to integrate psychoanalysis with sociology and philosophy to better understand human nature and social processes. He also discusses the influence of culture and society on mental health and suggests revising psychoanalytic methods to make them more relevant and effective in a changing world.