About this Book
The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker is a thought-provoking and penetrating exploration of human existence and the universal fear of death. Becker discusses the psychological mechanisms that individuals employ to avoid confronting death, such as the creation of culture, the pursuit of immortality through achievements, and the investment in symbolic immortality through religious and cultural beliefs. Drawing on diverse disciplines ranging from psychology to anthropology, sociology, and philosophy, Becker skillfully weaves together a comprehensive analysis of human behavior and the desperate attempts we make to overcome and deny the inevitable reality of our mortality. A seminal work in the field of death studies, The Denial of Death offers an insightful and unsettling examination of the human condition and its perpetual struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of our mortality.
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11 Parts
Overview
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The Dual Nature of Human Beings
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The Terror of Death and Its Denial
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Anthropocentrism
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Culture as a Death Denial Mechanism
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Identity and Heroism
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Neurosis, Repression, and The Fear of Death
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Love, Sexuality, and Death
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Creativity, Art, and the Transcendence of Death
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Religion and the Quest for Immortality
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The Paradox of Self-Awareness
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