The Symbolic Language of the Unconscious: Erich Fromm’s Studies on the Human Being

This text aims at a multi-dimensional reflection on Erich Fromm’s conception of the human being. Starting from Marxist-Freudian sources philosopher’s thought, authors show fundamental ideas underlying his version psychoanalysis. Next, view being as social is discussed, referring to concepts unproductive and productive orientations. Another important dimension thought that discussed nature functions symbolic language unconscious, which reveals both best worst aspects or her personality. One most famous American philosopher also — distinction between mode having mode. The drawattention value Fromm placed life oriented towards Finally, they remind us, following Fromm, turns himself in dreams, going beyond all schemes bind mind when he she awake. understanding oneself comes deep content character dream can awaken person recognition previously unknown dimensions mind; now on, not merely someone immersed reality everyday life. Crossing horizon oneiric imagination, becomes free, dream, experiences freedom waking.