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Exploring Freedom: Fromm's Strategies of Escape
This chapter examines Erich Fromm's insights into why individuals flee from freedom, focusing on the surge of authoritarianism in post-World War I Germany. It identifies three main strategies—authoritarianism, destructiveness, and automaton conformity—illustrating the sacrifice of individuality for power and conformity, while also addressing the nuanced nature of freedom and its associated responsibilities.