Naturalistic grounds of Erich Fromm’s theory of myth Cover Image

Naturalistyczne podstawy teorii mitu Ericha Fromma
Naturalistic grounds of Erich Fromm’s theory of myth

Author(s): Andrzej Korczak
Subject(s): Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: myth; naturalism; Old Testament; Fromm

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to demonstrate the naturalistic tendencies of Erich Fromm’s research that are apparent in his interpretations of the fragments of the Old Testament relating to the Sabbath and describing the fall of Adam and Eve. Erich Fromm finds a natural ally for his naturalistic tendencies in Zen Buddhism. In Fromm’s thought both naturalism and Zen Buddhism interpreted naturalistically join with Jacob Bachofen’s theory of matriarchate.

  • Issue Year: 2/2017
  • Issue No: XXIX
  • Page Range: 140-154
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish