Ernest Becker and Heroism

In this lecture we investigate what Ernest Becker called the universal urge to heroism. We look at the different ways Becker proposed individuals strive for heroism, and introduce what he called genuine heroism.
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Recommended Readings:
The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker – http://amzn.to/1TGz2Jb (affiliate link)
Escape from Evil by Ernest Becker – http://amzn.to/20GspIT (affiliate link)
The Birth and Death of Meaning by Ernest Becker – http://amzn.to/1WWtgaD (affiliate link)

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