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| ISBN: | 0029021901 (ISBN13: 9780029021903) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Ernest Becker
Paperback | Pages: 228 pages Rating: 4.37 | 571 Users | 36 Reviews
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An absolutely amazing work. In the introduction, Becker sets out to answer the question "Why do people do what they do?" What follows, across 200 pages, is a remarkably well-constructed and well-written study on the development of selfhood and culture. Becker's work is truly interdisciplinary and draws on evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, anthropology, philosophy and literature. The book reveals the link between the organization of human societies and the vital, personal need for self-esteem: the feeling that one is valued, loved, and has a chance to be a hero in their narrative. The role of culture is to set up a system of rules for achieving this self-esteem and heroism. However, as Becker explores in the later chapters, problems arise these systems of self-esteem are frustrated, denied or no longer able to function. Overall, a very compelling study that should perhaps be read before "The Denial of Death."
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| Title | : | The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man |
| Author | : | Ernest Becker |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 228 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1971 by Free Press (first published August 1st 1962) |
| Categories | : | Philosophy. Psychology. Nonfiction. Sociology. Anthropology |
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Ratings: 4.37 From 571 Users | 36 ReviewsCriticism Epithetical Books The Birth and Death of Meaning: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Problem of Man
An absolutely amazing work. In the introduction, Becker sets out to answer the question "Why do people do what they do?" What follows, across 200 pages, is a remarkably well-constructed and well-written study on the development of selfhood and culture. Becker's work is truly interdisciplinary and draws on evolutionary biology, developmental psychology, anthropology, philosophy and literature. The book reveals the link between the organization of human societies and the vital, personal need forInteresting (and depressing) existentialist book about how everything we do is basically meaningless. Difficult to get through
This is a great introduction to Becker and to psychoanalytic thought in general. I found this much more approachable than The Denial of Death but it wasnt quite as rich. I would definitely start here. Becker outlines his view of what makes humans tick and presents his conclusions clearly and convincingly. He writes in such a way as when you read him you feel like hes saying things that you somehow always knew but couldnt put to words. My own personal thought has been greatly shaped y Beckers
An apologist for Freud. An attempt to synthesize anthropology and psychoanalysis in a "science of man". Pretentious pseudo. Couldn't finish it.
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I wish I had read this book before The Denial Of Death since it would have better prepared me. Truly an amazing piece of work. Unimaginable what Becker would have accomplished had he had 20 more years on this planet. Highly recommended, no, a MUST READ.
Quite simply one of the most important books that I have ever read - the work of an absolute genius of the very first order. To read it with an open mind and with a willingness to attend is to usher in the possibility of super-pleasure and super-thought. Buy, read. Digest. Read again. Percolate. Read again.
Wow-read this for my social psychology course and loved it! When I first saw it's published date I thought it was rather dated and wondered how relevant it could be....boy was I in for a surprise and this just proves the worth of this book. Totally recommend to anyone who is trying to understand human behaviour and society!!!
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