Disobedience and Critical Thinking – Quote by Erich Fromm

„Human history began as an act of disobedience, and it is not unlikely that it will be terminated by an act of obedience. At this point in history the capacity to doubt, to criticize and to disobey may be all that stands between a future for mankind and the end of civilization.“

Erich FrommErich Fromm reflects on disobedience, critical thinking, and the importance of individual freedom for humanity's future.
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Erich Fromm was a German-American social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and philosopher known for his humanistic approach to psychology and society.

A philosophical reflection by Erich Fromm on disobedience, critical thinking, and the future of humanity.


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Inspirational Erich Fromm quote about disobedience, critical thinking, and the future of humanity

Erich Fromm (1900–1980) was a prominent social psychologist and psychoanalyst who explored the links between society, freedom, and human nature. His works center on themes of freedom, social psychology, and humanism.

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