Autoritet i porodica
In his work "Authority and Family", Erich Fromm analyzes the transformation of authority and family in modern society. The foreword was written by Gvozden Flego, and the book also contains the study "Revolutionary Character".
Through a psychoanalytic and sociological perspective, Fromm examines how traditional forms of authority – patriarchal and hierarchical – gradually change with the development of capitalism, the Enlightenment and democracy. Authority in the family is no longer self-evident or unconditional; instead of imposed obedience, the emphasis is increasingly placed on internal responsibility and more equal relationships.
Fromm distinguishes between rational and irrational authority: rational authority encourages the development and freedom of the individual, while irrational authority demands unquestioning obedience. In this context, the family becomes a key institution for the transmission of social values, where the child's relationship to authority and society is shaped. The traditional family, as the foundation of authoritative structures, is changing in modern society, losing its original role.
Changes in economic and social structure – especially the role of women, urbanization and economic independence – contribute to the weakening of patriarchal power. Fromm emphasizes that the healthy development of society requires a critical examination of authority, reliance on reason and ethical values, and the development of an autonomous individual.
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1. Autoritet i porodica
In his work "Authority and Family", Erich Fromm analyzes the transformation of authority and family in modern society. The foreword was written by Gvozden Flego, and the book also contains the study "Revolutionary Character".
2. Bekstvo od slobode
In the work "Escape from Freedom" (1941), Erich Fromm analyzes the psychological and social effects of the modern concept of freedom.
3. Čovjek za sebe - Istraživanje o psihologiji etike
In the book "Man for Himself", Erich Fromm develops the idea of humanistic ethics as opposed to authoritarian and relativist ethics.
4. Zdravo društvo
In his book "The Healthy Society," Erich Fromm explores what makes a society psychologically healthy and what makes it unhealthy. The book represents the crowning achievement of Fromm's social and political philosophy, in which he favors a so-called human
5. Dogma o Kristu / Bit ćete kao Bog / Psihoanaliza i religija
In these works, Fromm explores religion as a psychological and social phenomenon. He criticizes authoritarian religions and advocates a humanistic approach to faith that encourages freedom, growth, and inner responsibility.
6. Umijeće ljubavi
In "The Art of Loving," Fromm argues that love is an art that requires knowledge, effort, and practice, not just an emotion or a random occurrence. In modern society, people often understand love as an object to be "found," rather than as a skill to be de
7. S onu stranu okova iluzije: Moj susret s Marxom i Freudom
In the autobiographical-philosophical work "Beyond the Chains of Illusion", Erich Fromm depicts his own intellectual development through his encounter with the ideas of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud.
8. Kriza psihoanalize - Analitička socijalna psihologija i društvena teorija
In the book, Fromm presents a strong critique of contemporary psychoanalysis. He believes that psychoanalysis has moved away from Freud's initial revolutionary vision and has turned into a technical, often sterile system that ignores deeper human and soci
9. Anatomija ljudske destruktivnosti 1
In this classic study from 1973, Erich Fromm explores in depth the roots of human destructiveness. The book is not only a critique of violence, but a broad analysis of how biological, psychological and social factors shape our propensity for destruction.
10. Anatomija ljudske destruktivnosti 2
In this classic study from 1973, Erich Fromm explores in depth the roots of human destructiveness. The book is not only a critique of violence, but a broad analysis of how biological, psychological and social factors shape our propensity for destruction.
