Abstract

Continuing and amplifying his earlier work, Fromm here maintains that modern society is not sane and is heading toward greater insanity. He begins by defining the human situation, and derives a criterion of sanity from this; examines in detail the development of man in modern society, diagnosing some of its major ills; and finally proposes, as a solution, a Humanistic Communitarian Socialism. The book has a welcome positive approach, but it sometimes sacrifices depth of analysis for breadth of scope. --R. B.