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