Man for Himself : An Inquiry Into the Psychology of Ethics.
Title:
Man for Himself : An Inquiry Into the Psychology of Ethics.
Author:
Fromm, Erich.
ISBN:
9781480402027
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (439 pages)
Contents:
Intro -- Cover -- Title Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- I. The Problem -- II. Humanistic Ethics: The Applied Science of the Art of Living -- 1. Humanistic vs. Authoritarian Ethics -- 2. Subjectivistic vs. Objectivistic Ethics -- 3. The Science of Man -- 4. The Tradition of Humanistic Ethics -- 5. Ethics and Psychoanalysis -- III. Human Nature and Character -- 1. The Human Situation -- a. Man's Biological Weakness -- b. The Existential and the Historical Dichotomies in Man -- 2. Personality -- a. Temperament -- b. Character -- IV. Problems of Humanistic Ethics -- 1. Selfishness, Self-Love, and Self-Interest -- 2. Conscience, Man's Recall to Himself -- a. Authoritarian Conscience -- b. Humanistic Conscience -- 3. Pleasure and Happiness -- a. Pleasure as a Criterion of Value -- b. Types of Pleasure -- c. The Problem of Means and Ends -- 4. Faith as a Character Trait -- 5. The Moral Powers in Man -- a. Man, Good or Evil? -- b. Repression vs. Productiveness -- c. Character and Moral Judgment -- 6. Absolute vs. Relative, Universal vs. Socially Immanent Ethics -- V. The Moral Problem of Today -- Index -- Notes -- A Biography of Erich Fromm -- Copyright.
Abstract:
"There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives his life by the unfolding of his powers." -Erich FrommAre we primarily determined by nature or nurture? What are the best ways that people can live productively? In Man for Himself, renowned social philosopher Erich Fromm posits: With the gifts of self-consciousness and imagination, any individual can give his or her own unique answer. This answer is rooted in our human nature, and should correspond to mankind's powers of reason and love. Therefore, Fromm reasons, "living itself is an art." In his humanistic concept of man, Fromm describes various character orientations that are to be found in Western culture. For the first time, Fromm analyzes the parallels between economic concepts of market value and how we value others and ourselves-the idea of personality as a commodity. He argues for a return to humanistic ethics, and discusses issues such as the question of conscience, of selfishness and self-love, and of pleasure and happiness. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's estate..
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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