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# 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.

Review: Classic, Thought Provoking - Not so much about death, rather about dysfunctions in life and reviewing the works of other great philosophers and psychologists of 19th & 20th century. It is an easy read, not necessarily easily digestable (or concievable). Its definitely not a self help book, instead it might just force you to rethink happiness, fear, arousal, hope, imagination, scizophrenia, homosexuality, perversions, etc. 👍🏼 Its a classic.
Review: The meaning of life can be found in an onion ! - The Denial of Death by Ernst Becker is a book I had wanted to read for quite some time, and it leaves a lasting impression. If someone truly wants to understand what life is about, this is a strong candidate. In the end, one realises that there is nothing at the core—like peeling an onion—but knowing this in depth changes a person far more than living without that awareness. Best for: Psychology / philosophy readers Those exploring meaning of life Not ideal for: Casual readers Those looking for practical solutions A few concepts that are interesting Human nature & heroism Narcissism + self-esteem create the desire to outlive oneself Sibling rivalry feels more real than cooperation Socialisation itself is painful Terror of death We admire those who face death; symbols and customs help us cope The modern lack of belief systems creates its own difficulty Morbidity may simply be reality realised too early Fear helps avoid death; repression helps us live Repression & maturity Repression is necessary and even creative Maturity is a form of accepting defeat (self-deception) Dual nature: to live vs to transcend Human condition “We are worms… but think like kings” The mind seeks transcendence while the body imposes limitation Man is an animal aspiring to become a “God” Child development The child tries to conquer death The mother is the first world, which the child later tries to control There is no perfect upbringing—only self-creation Character traits are “secret psychosis” Spectrum: Normal (controlled illusion) → Creative → Neurotic → Psychotic Philosophy integration Strong link between psychology, theology, and philosophy Freud aligns closely with this thinking Kierkegaard provides a powerful bridge Core paradox of humans Want peace vs want truth Want individuality vs want belonging Individuality within finitude Transference and characters Transference is a question of courage vs cowardice Humans try to belong to a larger system while still exceeding it The dual nature of human effort is clearly visible True transcendence is surrender (rare) Psychosis is the inability to deceive oneself What I did not like Religion analysis feels incomplete (especially from a Hinduism perspective) Over-focus on death → at times feels one-dimensional Question remains: can the mind stay focused on death continuously? Final takeaway Humans survive through illusions, repression, and meaning systems Truth is uncomfortable → life requires some level of denial Not about solving the paradox → but living within it

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| Best Sellers Rank | #20,880 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #101 in Philosophy (Books) #129 in Psychology (Books) #409 in Health, Fitness & Nutrition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,240 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic, Thought Provoking
*by D***N on 22 February 2025*

Not so much about death, rather about dysfunctions in life and reviewing the works of other great philosophers and psychologists of 19th & 20th century. It is an easy read, not necessarily easily digestable (or concievable). Its definitely not a self help book, instead it might just force you to rethink happiness, fear, arousal, hope, imagination, scizophrenia, homosexuality, perversions, etc. 👍🏼 Its a classic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The meaning of life can be found in an onion !
*by S***T on 3 May 2026*

The Denial of Death by Ernst Becker is a book I had wanted to read for quite some time, and it leaves a lasting impression. If someone truly wants to understand what life is about, this is a strong candidate. In the end, one realises that there is nothing at the core—like peeling an onion—but knowing this in depth changes a person far more than living without that awareness. Best for: Psychology / philosophy readers Those exploring meaning of life Not ideal for: Casual readers Those looking for practical solutions A few concepts that are interesting Human nature & heroism Narcissism + self-esteem create the desire to outlive oneself Sibling rivalry feels more real than cooperation Socialisation itself is painful Terror of death We admire those who face death; symbols and customs help us cope The modern lack of belief systems creates its own difficulty Morbidity may simply be reality realised too early Fear helps avoid death; repression helps us live Repression & maturity Repression is necessary and even creative Maturity is a form of accepting defeat (self-deception) Dual nature: to live vs to transcend Human condition “We are worms… but think like kings” The mind seeks transcendence while the body imposes limitation Man is an animal aspiring to become a “God” Child development The child tries to conquer death The mother is the first world, which the child later tries to control There is no perfect upbringing—only self-creation Character traits are “secret psychosis” Spectrum: Normal (controlled illusion) → Creative → Neurotic → Psychotic Philosophy integration Strong link between psychology, theology, and philosophy Freud aligns closely with this thinking Kierkegaard provides a powerful bridge Core paradox of humans Want peace vs want truth Want individuality vs want belonging Individuality within finitude Transference and characters Transference is a question of courage vs cowardice Humans try to belong to a larger system while still exceeding it The dual nature of human effort is clearly visible True transcendence is surrender (rare) Psychosis is the inability to deceive oneself What I did not like Religion analysis feels incomplete (especially from a Hinduism perspective) Over-focus on death → at times feels one-dimensional Question remains: can the mind stay focused on death continuously? Final takeaway Humans survive through illusions, repression, and meaning systems Truth is uncomfortable → life requires some level of denial Not about solving the paradox → but living within it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice read so far
*by M***A on 10 April 2026*

Been months now and yet I have not finished the book. However, what I have covered so far is a great addition to my knowledge

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