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