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