Erich Fromm and the Crisis of Democracy: Educational, Psychological, and Sociological Perspectives Note: This announcement was originally posted on the website of the Program in Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. The Erich Fromm Society of North America (EFSNA) is pleased to announce that its Second Biennial Conference will take place October 8-10, 2026, under the auspices of the Program in Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia

A veritable Fromm renaissance is underway today. Many of Fromm’s insights about character, ethics, culture, socialism, alienation, and love are in the process of being retrieved. One persistent question is, how does religion fit into Fromm’s theorizing and oeuvre? It is manifest that the development of his ideas was influenced by Judaism, given his Orthodox … Continue reading Event: Panel on Fromm, Religion and Judaism

The Social Inquiry Committee of the Erich Fromm Society of North America (A Branch of the International Erich Fromm Society) invites you to the committee’s first public webinar: “Erich Fromm and Critical Pedagogy” — Thursday, May 18, 4pm-6pm PST Speakers: Arnold Farr, Tricia Kress, and Robert Lake Erich Fromm was influential on the development of critical pedagogy, … Continue reading Event: Erich Fromm and Critical Pedagogy