Erich Fromm viewed human beings differently despite being a Post Freudian. Identify his view from the statements given below:

A. being purposeful and goal directed.
B. basically social beings.
C. Sexual aggressive beings.
D. guided by aims and aspirations.
E. Personality develops from our experiences with other individuals.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and E only

The correct answer is Option (4) → B and E only

In contrast to Freud’s biological orientation, Fromm developed his theory from a social orientation. He viewed human beings as basically social beings (B) who could be understood in terms of their relationship with others. He argued that psychological qualities such as growth and realisation of potentials resulted from a desire for freedom, and striving for justice and truth. Fromm holds that character traits (personality) develop from our experiences with other individuals (E). While culture is shaped by the mode of existence of a given society, people’s dominant character traits in a given society work as forces in shaping the social processes and the culture itself. His work recognises the value of positive qualities, such as tenderness and love in personality development.