The Denial of Death book by Ernest Becker

The Denial of Death book by Ernest Becker

The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker is a Pulitzer Prize–winning work of philosophy and psychology that explores how human beings cope with the fear of death.

Becker argues that much of human behavior—culture, achievement, ambition, and even belief systems—is driven by an unconscious desire to deny mortality. People create “immortality projects,” such as legacy, fame, religion, or success, to symbolically escape the reality of death and give life meaning.

The book combines psychology, anthropology, and existential philosophy to explain why fear of death shapes human civilization at every level. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Psychological fear of death and mortality
• The idea of “immortality projects”
• Human behavior and self-esteem systems
• Cultural and religious meaning-making
• Existential psychology of life and death

Who should read it

• Readers of psychology and philosophy
• Fans of existential and deep thinking books
• Students of human behavior and culture
• Anyone interested in meaning and mortality

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• The Birth and Death of Meaning – Ernest Becker
• Staring at the Sun – Irvin D. Yalom