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Examines the relationship between the humanistic psychological ethics of Erich Fromm & his commitment to socialist politics. The concept of >social character<, first formulated in >The Fear of Freedom< (1997, 1941), which provided the analytical framework for much of his subsequent work, is considered. Also discussed is his attempt to formulate a humanistic ethics grounded in a theory of human essence in >Man for Himself< (1997, 1947). Fromm's attempts to develop an ethical socialist politics at three levels – everyday life, democratic institutions, & the emerging >One World< – are introduced. It is argued that Fromm endorses a variety of strategies from old & new social movements that challenge the value structures of modern capitalist society. In conclusion, the claim is pressed that Fromm's social thought, developed on the foundations of his humanistic ethics, constitutes a significant contribution to emancipatory theory. Adapted from the source document.