My summary and review of The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker. It's a wonderful work of psychology and philosophy, and essential reading for anyone who wants to live a fuller, richer life.

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(02:07) How Do You Feel Heroic?
(11:22) The Fear of Death
(15:07) Evolution and Anxiety
(17:34) Why Aren’t We More Courageous?
(21:36) Struggle as a False Sense of Control
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(28:03) The Foundation of Self Belief
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(38:01) How to Live

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