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Author: Erich Fromm

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780061129735

Language: English

Publish Date: 27/12/1969

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The Meaning of Love
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Chapter 3The Types of Love
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Chapter 4The Practice of Love
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to The Art of Loving

Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Art of Loving" by Erich Fromm provides a concise and accessible way to grasp the profound insights on love, relationships, and self-development offered by this classic text. Fromm's exploration of love as an art that requires knowledge, effort, and commitment challenges conventional perceptions, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences and understanding of love. This summary highlights key concepts and practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to cultivate deeper connections and a more fulfilling emotional life.

Author : Erich Fromm

The author of this book, Erich Fromm, received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Heidelberg University in 1922. He was a famous psychologist, sociologist, and philosopher of the 20th century. He performed psychological counseling work and taught at a number of universities including the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Michigan State University, and New York University. Fromm was instrumental in developing the methodology to understand human social behavior via psychoanalysis, a technique founded by Sigmund Freud. Fromm will always be remembered as the founder of psychoanalytical social psychology.

Key Insights from The Art of Loving

  • Fromm emphasizes that love is an art that requires knowledge, effort, and practice, rather than a simple emotion that arises spontaneously. He argues that mastering the art of loving entails active engagement and commitment to the well-being of others.
  • The book distinguishes between different forms of love, such as romantic love, brotherly love, and self-love, highlighting that true love is both giving and receiving. Fromm posits that love involves a deep sense of connection and responsibility towards others, rather than mere feelings of affection.
  • Fromm challenges the notion of love as a means to escape loneliness, asserting that mature love requires individuals to develop their own identities and capacities for independence. He believes that genuine love is rooted in maturity, self-awareness, and the willingness to foster the growth of both oneself and the beloved.
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