In reference to Fromm's leftist political activism as a public intellectual, Noam Chomsky said "I liked Fromm's attitudes but thought his work was pretty superficial".
Referindu-se la activismul politic de stânga al lui Fromm ca intelectual public, Noam Chomsky a spus: "Mi-a plăcut atitudinile lui Fromm, dar am crezut că munca lui era destul de superficială".