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”[The author] took up the idea that certain kinds of mental illness can be seen in part as the sane reaction to an insane world.”
Pathology of Normalcy
Erich Fromm
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Erich Fromm offers a penetrating critique of so-called 'normality' in Western societies, arguing that what we consider normal often reflects deep collective pathologies. The work challenges assumptions about mental health and well-being, suggesting that unreflective conformity and alienation are symptoms of systemic problems. A philosophical reflection on how to reorganize individual and social life to achieve authenticity and full humanity.
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| Author | Erich Fromm |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Pathology of Normalcy |
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