What could our fear of freedom cause, according to Fromm?
Anxiety and Apathy
Excitement
Joy
Nervous laughter
Answer
According to Erich Fromm, the fear of freedom could cause anxiety and apathy. Anxiety is the feeling of being overwhelmed or threatened by something unknown or uncontrollable, while apathy is the lack of interest or concern in anything. Fromm believed that people who fear freedom are afraid of the responsibility and uncertainty that come with it. They may also be afraid of making mistakes or of being rejected by others.
Fromm-tastic Minds: Delving into the Life and Ideas of Erich Fromm
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