Gutenberg erich fromm biography

Erich Fromm was a German psychoanalyst, humanistic philosopher, democratic socialist and most importantly, social psychologist.

This 20th century psychologist was associated with the famous Frankhurt School of Critical theory and best known for his concept that depicted freedom as one of the most fundamental parts of human nature.

Fromm’s Early Life

Erich Seligmann Fromm was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 23, 1900, as the only child to his Orthodox Jewish parents.

According to Erich, his father, a businessman, was rather moody, something that made his mother frequently depressed. This kind of lifestyle led Erich to describe his childhood as highly neurotic.

Educational Years

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