{"product_id":"the-denial-of-death","title":"The Denial of Death","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eThe Denial of Death\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound and ambitious exploration of the human struggle with mortality. In this Pulitzer Prize–winning work, Ernest Becker blends psychology, philosophy, and anthropology to argue that much of human behavior is rooted in the fear of death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eBecker posits that civilization itself is a defense mechanism against our awareness of our mortality. He explores how humans create systems of meaning—religion, heroism, achievement, and culture—to shield themselves from the terror of non-existence. Drawing from Freudian psychoanalysis, existentialist thought, and cultural theory, Becker presents a compelling theory of human motivation that continues to influence thinkers across disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eThis book is not just a meditation on death but an inquiry into how confronting our mortality can lead to a more meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003ePulitzer Prize Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized for its groundbreaking contribution to psychology and philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eTimeless and Thought-Provoking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a unique lens to understand anxiety, heroism, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eCross-Disciplinary Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Influential in fields ranging from mental health to religion, ethics, and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eHelps Confront Existential Fears:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages readers to face mortality with courage and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eFor Seekers of Meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for those exploring the deeper motivations behind human behavior and belief systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2306\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eErnest Becker (1924–1974) was a cultural anthropologist and interdisciplinary thinker whose work spanned psychology, philosophy, and sociology. A professor and writer, Becker challenged mainstream academic thought with his existential insights. His untimely death from cancer shortly after completing \u003cem data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eThe Denial of Death\u003c\/em\u003e only deepened the resonance of his message about the urgency of living meaningfully. His ideas continue to shape discussions in existential psychology and human development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profile Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46287931212029,"sku":"","price":960.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/819IuoW6Z_L._SL1500.jpg?v=1747484250","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/the-denial-of-death","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}