#13 in Myths & legends
The Denial of Death
- 315
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Denial of Death is a 1973 book by American cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker which discusses the psychological and philosophical implications of how people and cultures have reacted to the concept of death. The author argues most human action is taken to ignore or avoid the inevitability of death.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.2 across 62 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 25% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Myths & legends average of 8.1. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.3 | 6 | 10% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 56 | 90% |
Frequently asked
What is The Denial of Death rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 62 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Denial of Death worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 62 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read The Denial of Death?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 315 pages.
Where does The Denial of Death rank?
#13 in Myths & legends on the current snapshot.
How long is The Denial of Death?
It has 315 pages — shorter than 71% of the ranked books in Myths & legends.
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