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The Denial of Death

by Ernest Becker · 1973 · 352 pages

Mark Manson
Mark Manson
Eric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein
Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez
Recommended by 3 elites

Recommended by 3 Elites

Mark Manson

Eric Weinstein

Tai Lopez

About This Book

A psychological and philosophical analysis of how human civilization and personal character are built upon the unconscious denial of mortality. Becker explores the concept of the 'vital lie' and the pursuit of heroism as a defense against existential terror.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySociety & Politics

Topics

DeathExistentialismHeroismHuman NaturePsychoanalysisReligion

Book Details

Published

1973

Pages

352

Language

en

ISBN

9780684832401

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1974)

Audiobook Available

11h 46m
Narrated by Raymond Todd

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