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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) 1965
B) 1981
C) 1990
D) 1973
  • 3. Which philosophical idea greatly influences Becker's thoughts in the book?
A) Rationalism.
B) Utilitarianism.
C) Existentialism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
B) As a source of fear.
C) As irrelevant to human affairs.
D) As purely historical.
  • 6. How does Becker suggest individuals can confront the fear of death?
A) By avoiding death-related topics.
B) By focusing solely on pleasure.
C) By relying on others.
D) By creating meaning in their lives.
  • 7. 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.
  • 8. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) Escape from Evil.
B) The Birth of Humanity.
C) The Structure of Evil.
D) The Denial of Death.
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