Ernest Becker points out that the modern mind can feel like madness. He writes that relationships often leave a feeling of guilt, like a hidden chain. He also says that only humans must create meaning, and that honest illusion about life and death can be a healthy way to cope.
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Ernest Becker was an anthropologist from the United States, best known for The Denial of Death.
Quick Facts About Ernest Becker
Born
September 27, 1924
Died
March 6, 1974
Nationality
United States
Profession
Anthropologist
Notable works
The Denial of Death
About Ernest Becker
Ernest Becker was an American cultural anthropologist and author of the 1973 Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Denial of Death.
