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To Have or to Be?

by Erich Fromm
To Have or to Be? - Thryft
To Have or to Be? - Thryft

Possess Material or Embrace Experience.

To Have or to Be? offers a fresh perspective on the two modes of existence that shape our lives. It is especially recommended for those searching for meaning beyond material possessions and exploration of human nature. The book presents a revolutionary challenge to the prevalent economic system, and advocates for a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

To Have or to Be?

by Erich Fromm
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ISBN: 9780826417381
Authors: Erich Fromm
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Date of Publication: 2005-09-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Sociology, Classics, Politics, Psychology, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 11302 readers)

Description

To Have Or to Be? is one of the seminal books of the second half of the 20th century. Nothing less than a manifesto for a new social and psychological revolution to save our threatened planet, this book is a summary of the penetrating thought of Eric Fromm. His thesis is that two modes of existence struggle for the spirit of humankind: the having mode, which concentrates on material possessions, power, and aggression, and is the basis of the universal evils of greed, envy, and violence; and the being mode, which is based on love, the pleasure of sharing, and in productive activity. To Have Or to Be? is a brilliant program for socioeconomic change.>
 

Possess Material or Embrace Experience.

To Have or to Be? offers a fresh perspective on the two modes of existence that shape our lives. It is especially recommended for those searching for meaning beyond material possessions and exploration of human nature. The book presents a revolutionary challenge to the prevalent economic system, and advocates for a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.