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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - Quiz
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  • 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) 1981
D) 1973
  • 3. Which philosophical idea greatly influences Becker's thoughts in the book?
A) Rationalism.
B) Utilitarianism.
C) Structuralism.
D) Existentialism.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. In Becker's view, what is a 'hero'?
A) Someone who is immortal.
B) Someone who creates meaning through their actions.
C) A person who is always successful.
D) A person without fear.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) The Structure of Evil.
B) Escape from Evil.
C) The Denial of Death.
D) The Birth of Humanity.
  • 8. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
B) As purely historical.
C) As a source of fear.
D) As irrelevant to human affairs.
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