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Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve.

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Erich Fromm
Age: 79 †
Born: 1900
Born: March 23
Died: 1980
Died: March 18
Philosopher
Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
Sociologist
University Teacher
Writer
Frankfurt/Main
Evolution
Animal
Existence
History
Problem
Men
Life
Disequilibrium
Solve

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