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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) Martin Heidegger
C) Ernest Becker
D) Sigmund Freud
  • 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) Utilitarianism.
B) Structuralism.
C) Rationalism.
D) Existentialism.
  • 4. According to Becker, what role does culture play in managing the fear of death?
A) It directly causes fear.
B) It has little effect.
C) It complicates human emotions.
D) It provides systems of meaning.
  • 5. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As purely historical.
B) As a source of fear.
C) As irrelevant to human affairs.
D) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
  • 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) Someone who is immortal.
B) Someone who creates meaning through their actions.
C) A person without fear.
D) A person who is always successful.
  • 8. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) The Structure of Evil.
B) Escape from Evil.
C) The Birth of Humanity.
D) The Denial of Death.
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