The Lives of Erich FrommErich Fromm was a political activist, psychologist, psychoanalyst, philosopher, and one of the most important intellectuals of the twentieth century. Known for his theories of personality and political insight, Fromm dissected the sadomasochistic appeal of brutal dictators while also eloquently championing love which, he insisted, was nothing if it did not involve joyful contact with others and humanity at large. Admired all over the world, Fromm