In the summer of 2023, I had the wonderful experience of presenting my work on Erich Fromm and the International Psychoanalytic University in Berlin. I discussed the “rescue of religion” in an age of authoritarian populism from a Frommian perspective. Later, I was asked to turn my presentation into an article for a special edition on Erich Fromm in the Journal of Psychosocial Studies (Bristol University Press), edited by Rainer Funk, psychoanalyst, former assistant to Erich Fromm, and Director of the Erich Fromm Institute in Tübingen, Germany. I’m happy to announce that it is now available. Can Religion be Rescued in the 21st Century?
Erich Fromm and Religion
I had the distinct pleasure of joining fellow colleagues to discuss Erich Fromm and his critical understanding of religion. This discourse was sponsored by the Erich Fromm Society of North America, and took place on January 21st, 2024. It was hosted by Dr. Maor Levitin and Dr. George Lundskow. We were joined by Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert, Dr. Rainer Funk, Dr. Hille Haker, Dr. Sandra Buechler, Dr. Lauren Langman, Dr. Talmadge Wright, Dr. Mauricio Cortina, and others. My discourse pertains to the rescue of religion within the modern world. My discourse starts at the 48 minute mark.