Flashcard on Erich Fromm's 1984 Analysis

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What is the primary warning that Erich Fromm identifies in Orwell's 1984?

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The dangers of totalitarianism and the loss of individuality.

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How does Fromm describe the role of individuals in the society depicted in 1984?

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Individuals are reduced to mere cogs in the machine of the state.

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What does Fromm emphasize as crucial in the afterword of 1984?

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Cultivating critical thinking and independence.

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What state are individuals forced into in a totalitarian society like that in 1984?

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Isolation and alienation.

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How does Fromm view the society in 1984 in relation to power and authority?

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As a reflection of the extreme consequences of unchecked power and authority.

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What is totalitarianism?

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A political system where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.

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Define individuality in the context of Fromm's analysis of 1984.

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The quality of being an individual; the ability to think and act independently, which is suppressed in totalitarian regimes.

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What role does technology play in Fromm's analysis of 1984?

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It is seen as a tool for oppression and control rather than for human advancement.

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What is the significance of critical thinking in Fromm's perspective?

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It is essential for resisting totalitarianism and maintaining personal freedom.

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How does Fromm's analysis relate to the concept of democracy?

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He warns that totalitarianism represents a decay of democratic ideals and individual rights.