Summary
Erich Fromm: Authority and Family
Erich Fromm's book Authority and Family is a classic of social and psychological thought of the 20th century. The author analyzes the relations of power, authority and the influence of family upbringing on personality formation. Fromm investigates how family structure, social pressures and cultural patterns affect the development of self-awareness, autonomy and moral sense of an individual.
The work is intended for students of psychology, sociology, pedagogy, but also for anyone interested in understanding human relationships, social norms and problems of authority. Fromm's analysis connects psychological theories with practical examples, making the book relevant even today.
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