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