“Reason is man's faculty for grasping the world by thought, in contradiction to intelligence, which is man's ability to manipulate the world with the help of thought. Reason is man's instrument for arriving at the truth, intelligence is man's instrument for manipulating the world more successfully; the former is essentially human, the latter belongs to the animal part of man.”
This book explores the concept of a sane society by analyzing the psychological and social conditions that contribute to widespread alienation and mental distress in contemporary culture. It argues that many societal norms and structures, while appearing functional, may actually foster irrationality and impede genuine human fulfillment. The work draws on psychoanalytic and sociological perspectives to propose a vision of a society organized around principles of reason, freedom, and collective well-being, challenging readers to reconsider the foundations of social health and individual sanity. more
Erich Fromm, born on March 23, 1900 in Germany and died on March 18, 1980, was a renowned psychologist. His research covered a wide range of fields including anthropology, philosophy, and religion, particularly known for his studies on human psychology and interpersonal relationships. more
“She was short on intellect, but long on shape.”
“If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it?”
“If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies.”
“He was a man, that he always performed his promises, that he had never said he would return.”