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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Denial of Death'?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Martin Heidegger
C) Carl Jung
D) Ernest Becker
  • 2. In which year was 'The Denial of Death' published?
A) 1990
B) 1973
C) 1981
D) 1965
  • 3. Which philosophical idea greatly influences Becker's thoughts in the book?
A) Structuralism.
B) Rationalism.
C) Existentialism.
D) Utilitarianism.
  • 4. According to Becker, what role does culture play in managing the fear of death?
A) It directly causes fear.
B) It provides systems of meaning.
C) It complicates human emotions.
D) It has little effect.
  • 5. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As a source of fear.
B) As purely historical.
C) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
D) As irrelevant to human affairs.
  • 6. How does Becker suggest individuals can confront the fear of death?
A) By relying on others.
B) By avoiding death-related topics.
C) By creating meaning in their lives.
D) By focusing solely on pleasure.
  • 7. In Becker's view, what is a 'hero'?
A) Someone who is immortal.
B) A person without fear.
C) A person who is always successful.
D) Someone who creates meaning through their actions.
  • 8. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) Escape from Evil.
B) The Structure of Evil.
C) The Birth of Humanity.
D) The Denial of Death.
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