Man for Himself

In the work "Man for Himself," Erich Fromm examines the purpose of man in the modern world, which has freed him from heavy physical labor. By advancing material culture, humanity has gained power over nature; however, despite all its knowledge of matter, man remains ignorant of the most important, fundamental questions of human existence: what is man, how should he live, and where can he direct the immense energy that lies within himself?