what is a sane society?

Question

do you agree with Erich Fromm's definition of sane society?

Answer 1

I don't remember what Fromm's definition was of a sane society, but I doubt if such a thing could exist given that it must be comprised of many people with many different, shall we say, points of view.

I believe everyone should read Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground. Although a fictional novella, two-thirds of it critiques romantic notions of utopian societies. Humanity seems to shy away from anyone's idea not only of perfection, but of good, in favor of individuality and freedom, which in themselves are not bad, as long as they include a healthy dose of responsibility and concern for others' freedoms and well-being.

In that light, I say, Sanity? What is that? Whose version of sanity?

Answer 2

The "Sane Society" (1955) favored humanistic and democratic socialism. There is no society in the history of mankind that advanced out of the goodness of its contained hearts. Government cannot award people what it first has not stolen from them. What one man receives without effort is confiscated from another who labors.

"Democratic socialism" is an old man feathering his own bed. "Democratic socialism" is filled diapers and soured breast milk. Young, vital men make war in all venues at all scales. Only winners matter.

Compound interest is a marvel of efficiency. Second on the food chain is dead is an inarguable motivator for advancement. Evolution is a hoot if you are one of the survivors.