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The Art Of Loving

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1956

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Erich Fromm

The Art Of Loving

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1956
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology

Philosophy

Self-Improvement
Setting

1950s

Theme
Loneliness

Love

Sexual Identity
Topic
Love & Sexuality

Relationships

Sociology
Publication Year

1956

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm explores various dimensions of love, including romantic, familial, and self-love. Fromm emphasizes that love is an art requiring knowledge and effort, asserting that genuine love involves care, responsibility, respect, and knowledge. He argues that love is not just a feeling, but a skill that must be developed.

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Informative

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm's psychoanalytic insights on love offer profound philosophical reflections, appreciated for their depth and thoughtful approach to human relationships. Some readers, however, find his prose dense and his theories occasionally dated. Overall, Fromm's work is valued for its intelligent exploration of love's complexities.

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Who Should Read The Art Of Loving?

Readers who would enjoy The Art Of Loving by Erich Fromm are likely interested in psychological and philosophical explorations of love. Fans of Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl or The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck will appreciate Fromm's profound analysis of human relationships and emotional growth.

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology

Philosophy

Self-Improvement
Setting

1950s

Theme
Loneliness

Love

Sexual Identity
Topic
Love & Sexuality

Relationships

Sociology
Publication Year

1956

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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