Philosophize This! Episode #150 ... The Frankfurt School - Erich Fromm on Love
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Jan 31, 2021 Dive into Erich Fromm's enlightening views on love and human connection. Discover how he critiques the transactional nature of modern relationships. Fromm argues that true love is not merely a feeling but an active skill that demands courage and dedication. Unpack the struggle against human separateness and the profound quest for deeper connections. This discussion offers a thought-provoking look at loving in a meaningful way.
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Love and Separateness
- Fromm argues that love is the solution to the fundamental problem of human existence: separateness.
- He says humans feel existential loneliness from each other and the universe.
Avoid Transactional Love
- Fromm says, avoid approaching love as a transaction or becoming a "product" to be loved.
- This immature, narcissistic love leads to relationships failing.
The Monopoly Analogy
- Stephen West uses the analogy of getting bored with a board game like Monopoly.
- This illustrates how commodifying love leads to boredom and relationship failure.
