1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Nguyen Quynh Huong 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: October 11, 1992 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision to admit doctoral students:Decision No. 2949/2021/QD-XHNV-DT dated December 28, 2021, of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities,Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 1461/QD-XHNV of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi.
7. Thesis title: The philosophical thought of Erich Fromm
8. Specialization: Dialectical Materialism and Historical Materialism
9. Code:9229001.01
10. Scientific supervisor:Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Hao and Dr. Ha Thi Bac
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
ButResearch objectives of the thesis: Analysis to clarify the basic contentsbelong toErich Fromm's philosophical ideas, from which an assessment of values is made.andLimitations of this idea.
ButThe subject of this thesis is: It is tErich Fromm's philosophical ideas.
- Research methodology of the thesisThis dissertation employs the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism.mAcid studies the history of philosophy, employing methods such as analysis-synthesis, logical-historical, comparative, inductive-deductive, systematization, and textual analysis.
- Key results and new contributions:
+ContributegeneralizationErich Fromm's philosophical ideassystematically.
+ Provide an assessment of the value, limitations, and influence of this ideology in the context of the contemporary world.
+ Supplementing and enriching research materials on Western philosophical thought. The dissertation contributes to the systematization and scientific analysis of the philosophical thought of Erich Fromm – a representative thinker of the 20th century – thereby expanding the scope of Western philosophical research within the Vietnamese academic context.
+ Clarifying the humanistic values in Erich Fromm's thought. The thesis not only presents Erich Fromm's views but also analyzes the profound humanistic meaning in concepts such as freedom, love, responsibility, and human nature. Through this, it affirms the relevance and enduring vitality of these ideas in guiding social development.
+ This thesis offers a comparative perspective between Erich Fromm's thought and the realities of modern society. A notable contribution of the thesis is highlighting the similarities and differences between Erich Fromm's concerns about alienation, loneliness, and the crisis of values and the problems facing contemporary society. This helps to clarify the practical application of Erich Fromm's thought in addressing contemporary humanistic issues.
+ This thesis proposes directions for applying Erich Fromm's ideas to building a humane society. Based on analysis, the thesis suggests specific directions for applying Erich Fromm's ideas in education, social management, and human development, aiming to contribute to creating a society that balances material development and spiritual life.
+ ReviewOkaychildrenThe value and limitations of Erich Fromm's philosophical thought; a critical comparison from the perspective of Marxism-Leninism, identifying the "rational core" and thereby drawing theoretical implications for solving current practical problems in Vietnam.
- Theoretical significance of the thesisThis dissertation contributes to the systematic study of the fundamental philosophical content in Erich Fromm's thought – a field that has not yet been studied in depth in Vietnam – in order to identify the values, limitations, and influence of Erich Fromm's philosophy on the history of philosophy after him. At the same time, the dissertation points out the fundamental errors in Erich Fromm's critique of Marxism, thereby affirming the enduring scientific value of Marxism.
- Practical significance of the thesisThis dissertation can be used as a reference for research and teaching of the history of modern Western philosophy, creating a foundation for understanding Western culture and philosophical thought in general, thereby inheriting and applying it appropriately to the international integration strategy of the Vietnamese Party and State.
12. Directions for further research:
ButFirstly, further research could be conducted on the dialogue between Erich Fromm's humanist philosophy and contemporary philosophical movements to clarify the vitality and adaptability of his ideas.
- Secondly, broaden the comparison of Erich Fromm's anthropological, ethical, and social thought with other Marxist humanist thinkers to clarify the different directions of Marxist development in the 20th century.
- Thirdly, from a practical perspective, Erich Fromm's ideas can be applied to studying human issues in modern society and societies in transition, particularly concerning crises of values and spiritual life.
13. Publications related to the dissertation:
1. Nguyen Quynh Huong and Nguyen Vu Hao (2023), “National character in the view of psychonalysis”,VMOST Journal of Social Sciences and HumanitiesVol. 65 (3),pp.3 - 10.
2. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2023),Erich Fromm's Concept of Freedom in his book “Escape from Freedom” and problems posed to Vietnam, Social and Human Development in Vietnam, pp. 189 - 203.
3. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2024), “Ethical education for current students from Erich Fromm's ethical concept”,Problems of modern science and educationVol. 5 (192), pp. 23–33.
4. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2024), “Erich Fromm's Social Philosophy”,Social Sciences and Humanities journalVol. 08 (12), pp. 5985-5990.
5. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2025), “Erich Fromm’s conception of human alienation and liberation”,Journal of Philosophical Studies(28), pp. 80-86.
6. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2026), “Erich Fromm's ideas on building a new society”,International Journal of Social Science, Management and Economics ResearchVol. 4 (2), pp. 12-21.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
Full name: Nguyen Quynh Huong
Sex: Female
Date of birth: 11/10/1992
Place of birth: Hanoi
Authorization decision number: No. 2949/2021/QD-XHNV-DT dated December 28, 2021 by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Changes in academic progress: The extension period is from December 28, 2025 to December 28, 2026, according to Decision No. 1461/QD-XHNV of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi..
Official thesis title:Erich Fromm's Philanthropistthink.
Major: Dialectical materialism and historical materialism.
Code: 9229001.01
Supervisors:Prof. Nguyen Vu Hao and Dr. Ha Thi Bac.
Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
ButResearch Objectives of the Thesis: To analyze and clarify the fundamental contents of Erich Fromm's philosophical thought, thereby providing an assessment of its values and limitations.
ButResearch Subject of the Thesis: The philosophical thought of Erich Fromm.
ButResearch Methods of the Thesis: The thesis utilizes the methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, the Marxist method of studying the history of philosophy, and methods such as analysis-synthesis, logical-historical, comparative, inductive-deductive, systematization, and textual analysis.
ButMain Results and New Contributions:
+ Contributes to the systematic generalization of Erich Fromm's philosophical thought.
Provides assessments of the value, limitations, and influence of this thought in the contemporary world context.
+ Supplements and enriches the research materials on Western philosophical thought. This dissertation contributes to the systematization and scientific analysis of the philosophical thought of Erich Fromm – a representative thinker of the 20th century – thereby expanding the scope of Western philosophical research within the Vietnamese academic context.
+ Clarifying the humanistic values in Erich Fromm's thought. The thesis not only presents Erich Fromm's views but also analyzes the profound humanistic meaning in concepts such as freedom, love, responsibility, and human nature. Through this, it affirms the relevance and enduring vitality of these ideas in guiding social development.
+ Offering a comparative perspective between Erich Fromm's thought and the reality of modern society. A prominent contribution of the thesis is pointing out the similarities and differences between Erich Fromm's concerns about alienation, loneliness, and value crisis and the problems that society is currently facing. This helps to clarify the practical application of Erich Fromm's thought in solving contemporary humanistic problems.
+ Proposes directions for applying Erich Fromm's thought to building a humanistic society. Based on analysis, the thesis suggests specific directions for applying Erich Fromm's ideas in education, social governance, and human development, aiming to contribute to creating a society balanced between material development and spiritual life.
+ Evaluates the values and limitations of Erich Fromm's philosophical thought; critically compares it from the perspective of Marxism-Leninism, finding the “rational core” and thereby drawing theoretical significance for solving current practical problems in Vietnam.
ButTheoretical significance of the thesis: The thesis contributes to the systematic study of the fundamental philosophical content in Erich Fromm's thought – a field that has not yet been studied in depth in Vietnam – thereby highlighting the values, limitations, and influence of Erich Fromm's philosophy on the history of philosophy after him. At the same time, the thesis points out the fundamental errors in Erich Fromm's critique of Marxism, thereby affirming the enduring scientific value of Marxism.
ButPractical significance of the thesis: The thesis can be used as a reference material for the study and teaching of the history of modern Western philosophy, creating a foundation for understanding Western culture and philosophical thought in general, and thus inheriting and applying it appropriately to the international integration strategy of the Vietnamese Party and State.
Further research directions:
- Firstly, further research into the dialogue between Erich Fromm's humanistic philosophy and contemporary philosophical movements is possible to clarify the vitality and adaptability of his ideas.
- Secondly, a broader comparison of Erich Fromm's anthropological, ethical, and social thought with other Marxist humanist thinkers can be made to clarify the different directions of Marxist development in the 20th century.
- Thirdly, from a practical perspective, Erich Fromm's ideas can be applied to studying human issues in modern society and societies in transition, particularly regarding the crisis of values and spiritual life.
Thesis-related publications:
1. Nguyen Quynh Huong and Nguyen Vu Hao (2023), “National character in the view of psychonalysis”,VMOST Journal of Social Sciences and HumanitiesVol. 65 (3), pp.3 - 10.
2. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2023),Erich Fromm's Concept of Freedom in his book “Escape from Freedom” and problems posed to Vietnam, Social and Human Development in Vietnam, pp. 189 - 203.
3. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2024), “Ethical education for current students from Erich Fromm's ethical concept”,Problems of modern science and educationVol. 5 (192), pp. 23–33.
4. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2024), “Erich Fromm's Social Philosophy”,Social Sciences and Humanities journalVol. 08 (12), pp. 5985-5990.
5. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2025), “Erich Fromm's conception of human alienation and liberation.,Vietnam Journal of philosophical research(28), pp. 80-86.
6. Nguyen Quynh Huong (2026), “Erich Fromm's ideas on building a new society”,International Journal of Social Science, Management and Economics ResearchVol. 4 (2), pp. 12-21.
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