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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

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The Quest for Meaning Amidst Existential Anxiety

This chapter explores humanity's existential struggles and the quest for meaning, examining how anxiety drives individuals to seek solace in charismatic leaders and ideologies. It reflects on the psychological mechanisms behind these dependencies and the longing for connection in a world lacking spiritual frameworks.

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