ON ERICH FROMM’S VIRTUE ETHICS

• DOI: 10.17576/ebangi.2023.2003.26
• Publication Date: 2023-08-10T15:37:52Z
• Authors: Yicheng He; Peter Gan Chong Beng; Na Zhang
• Keywords: Virtue Ethics; Normative ethics; Moral character

Fromm’s ethics can be viewed as a form of virtue ethics, which emphasizes the importance developing one’s true self and reducing one's false self. By doing so, one change their psychological state in terms character tendencies, leading to an improved moral life higher standards. While some criticisms have been raised about theory, including its perceived inability guide on how act properly, Fromm's is unique that it does not focus establishing universal rules for specific actions. Instead, seeks establish laws human behavioral tendencies or trends. Through his social psychology, Fromm provides in-depth analysis inner world man, serve valuable general direction development freedom. In addition, also highlights relationships impact they our development. He argues with others profound effect ability live virtuously. Overall, perspective morality. focusing relationships, approach offers living fulfilling virtuous life.