“We live in a world of things, and our only connection with them is that we know how to manipulate or to consume them.”
Quote by Erich Fromm
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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
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