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