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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fromm define selfishness?

2. What war do many consider to be ultimate victory for freedom, according to Fromm?

3. What religions attracted the middle class during the Renaissance?

4. Where did the Renaissance begin?

5. Which writer recognized man's lust for power?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fromm say about man's value is determined by the capitalistic economy?

2. What aspects of the medieval system benefited the individual?

3. What is the difference between static and dynamic adaptation?

4. How does Fromm uses freedom of speech to explain that when a freedom is gained, it is also restricted?

5. How did the economic changes of the Renaissance impact the social order in society?

6. How does capitalism affect an individual's freedom, and what are Fromm's criticisms of capitalism?

7. What are Freud's thoughts on man and society?

8. How does the history of the child relates to Fromm's ideas about freedom?

9. How did capitalism pave the way for greater freedom for man?

10. How did the Protestant Reformation affect individual freedom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship Hitler had with the lower, middle class of Germany. In your essay, be sure to answer the following questions:

1). How was this relationship mutually beneficial to both Hitler and the lower, middle class citizens?

2). How was Hitler able to secure the support from this social class?

3). Did the lower, middle class remain loyal to Hitler and vice versa?

4). What role did the economic troubles of the lower, middle class play in their relationship with Hitler?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Erich Fromm title his book "Escape from Freedom"? What evidence supports this title? Identify another possible title for this book. Using evidence from throughout Fromm's book, explain why this would be an appropriate title. Which title do you prefer, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Fromm use Nazism to discuss authoritarianism and automaton conformity? How does the ideology of Nazism connect with Fromm's ideas on individuality and freedom? What other authoritarian political ideology possesses similar authoritarian and conformity tendencies?

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