The Art of Love

Author: E. Fromm
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The Art of Loving reflects Fromm's deep concern for modern and contemporary society. This is evident in his anxiety about the ever-growing selfishness in Western capitalist society and the decline of the spirit of universal love. For this reason, if you are also someone who cares about yourself yet remains concerned about the real world, you might want to open The Art of Loving. Many unique insights in this book may resonate with you. In The Art of Loving, Fromm's interpretation of love differs from that of ordinary people. From a "radical, humanistic, and critical" psychoanalytic stance, he views "love" as a response of humanity to its own existential problems and as a powerful force for cooperation and unity between people. Love is not an emotion unrelated to a person's level of maturity; rather, it is an art that can be learned through training one's behavior norms, dedicating focused effort, and cultivating patience. To consider the readers' perspective, Fromm avoids complex psychological terms in this book, aiming to remind everyone of the necessity of love for human existence.