What is Erich Fromm's theory of alienation?
Alienation, in my view, arises when individuals become separated from their work, from themselves, and from their fellow human beings. In capitalist society, especially, the worker becomes a cog in a machine, his labor estranged from his creative potential. This leads to a feeling of powerlessness and a lack of genuine self-expression, leaving one disconnected and empty.
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