The Art of Loving

Love is an activity, an exercise of human power.Psychological master Erich Fromm's timeless and immortal classic.

Fromm was the first psychologist to believe that "love" and "the ability to love" were worth discussing. In 1956, his dedicated book on love, "The Art of Loving," was published. Fromm told readers that love, like all skills and knowledge in the world, can be learned; love is not something elusive, unattainable, or to be manipulated. Love has solid theories and practical methods. His propositions are:

• "Without love, humanity could not exist for a day." (The importance of love)
• "Love is an active power in man." (The ability to love does not need to be sought externally)
• "If I truly love one person, I love all persons, I love the world, I love life." (The ultimate expression of love)

Fromm explores "love" from all angles. Not just romantic love, which can immerse people in misconceptions and illusory expectations, but also parental love, sibling love, erotic love, self-love, and love of God. He further points out that love is actually character development; one can develop the ability to love, and humbly, bravely, and sincerely love others by striving to develop one's character.

"Love is an activity, an exercise of human power."

Thus, we understand that love is an innate human ability, and this is why "The Art of Loving" has been widely circulated, continuing to encourage people to understand love, learn love, and practice love.

Heartfelt Recommendations

◆After reading it, it makes people start to reflect on how to find balance in 'loving, being loved, and self-love' and become oneself. ── Zi-Qing (Guitarist of GoodBand)

◆Fromm's profound contemplation of "love" allows him to express insightful views in very simple language. He clearly points out directions and methods, and also explains the background, origins, and principles to you; you will read about erotic love, parental love, sibling love, and learn about the aggression, selfishness, and blind spots of each type of love, as well as the true self-sufficiency, ease, and success of love that "The Art of Loving" aims to teach us. This is a humble book based on human nature.
──Li Hui-chen (Founder of Unicorn Project)

◆"The Art of Loving" has rigorous reasoning, a complete analytical framework, and the keen insight of a scholar—but most importantly, this book stems from a warm love. Reading this book is an experience of receiving love. This book has a permanent place on my bookshelf; I will read it again and again, and I will invite all my valued friends to encounter it.──Hsu Ching-fang (Writer)

◆Decades have passed since Fromm wrote his thoughts on love, yet his understanding of love has not become shallow with technological development. "Love" has become more focused on appearance due to the internet, mobile phones, and social media. We are accustomed to using posts to package the splendor and beauty of love, but as stated in "The Art of Loving," love should be full of energy and active meaning, and it is an art that needs to be learned. I sincerely hope that everyone can read this book, re-understand the essence of love, and then practice true love in life.──Deng Shan-ting (Counseling Psychologist)