The Denial of Death

Name: The Denial of Death
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9780684832401
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In The Denial of Death, Becker examines the human psychological response to our awareness of mortality. Integrating existential philosophy, psychology, and social theory, he argues that much of human behaviour is driven by a fear of death. Becker explores how culture and society create systems that help repress this fear, influencing our actions and aspirations.
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The Denial of Death

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Winner of the Pulitzer prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life's work,The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker's brilliant and impassioned answer to the "why" of human existence. In bold contrast to the predominant Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie -- man's refusal to acknowledge his own mortality. In doing so, he sheds new light on the nature of humanity and issues a call to life and its living that still resonates more than twenty years after its writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780684832401

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 275g

Pages: 336

Collections

Becker Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Dr. Ernest Becker (1924-1974) taught at the University of California at Berkeley, San Francisco State College, and Simon Fraser University, Canada. He is survived by his wife, Marie, and a foundation that bears his name -- The Ernest Becker Foundation.