A compendium of Erich Fromm?s renowned social theory and philosophy According to renowned psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, three people shaped the essential character of the twentieth century: Albert Einstein, Karl Marx, and Sigmund Freud. While the first two figures had a great physical and political impact on the world, Fromm believes that Freud had an even deeper impact, because he changed how we think about ourselves. ? Beyond the Chains of Illusion?is one of Fromm?s most autobiographical works, as Fromm not only comments on the ideas of Freud and Marx, but also crystallizes his own theories on social character and unconscious values. The book brilliantly summarizes Fromm?s ideas on how culture and society shape our behavior. ? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author?s estate. ?