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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) Sigmund Freud
C) Carl Jung
D) Ernest Becker
  • 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) Rationalism.
C) Existentialism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 4. How does Becker suggest individuals can confront the fear of death?
A) By relying on others.
B) By avoiding death-related topics.
C) By focusing solely on pleasure.
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) Someone who is immortal.
D) A person who is always successful.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) The Denial of Death.
B) The Structure of Evil.
C) The Birth of Humanity.
D) Escape from Evil.
  • 8. 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.
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