“It is naively assumed that the fact that the majority of people share certain ideas and feelings proves the validity of these ideas and feelings. Nothing could be further from the truth. Consensual validation as such has no bearing on reason or mental health.”
Quote by Erich Fromm
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The Erich Fromm Reader: Readings Selected and Edited by Rainer Funk
This book is a compilation of Erich Fromm's influential writings, covering various aspects of psychology, sociology, and philosophy. The reader offers insights into Fromm's theories on love, freedom, and the nature of human existence, as well as his analysis of modern society. more
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