Freedom does not mean license – Quote by Erich Fromm

„Freedom does not mean license.“

Erich FrommErich Fromm explains that freedom does not mean license, but responsible autonomy.
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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 concise quote by Erich Fromm about the true meaning of freedom.


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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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