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