Beschreibung
In the years 1974–1976, when the aging Fromm was working on the work 'To Have or To Be', he wrote many more chapters than were actually used in the book, which was first published in 1976. Some of them are included in this volume. They discuss the 'path to being', which can teach a person the 'art of being'. Love, reason, and creative activity lead to this, which – unlike material possessions that are consumed through use – grow and multiply through sharing and use. Fromm also warns against the idea that enlightenment can be achieved without effort, and against the belief that life can be lived without pain. His path to self-awareness and well-being is based on psychoanalysis and meditation. The art of being – the art of functioning as a complete personality – can be seen as the highest goal of life. We achieve this when we turn away from narcissistic self-referentiality, egoism, and possessive orientation towards psychological and spiritual happiness – towards a focus on being.
Information
Author: Fromm Erich
Publication date: 29. September 2016
Manufacturer: PORTÁL, s.r.o.
Genres: Psychology, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 152
ISBN/EAN: 9788026211051