Robinson's Podcast 158 - Sheldon Solomon: Terror Management Theory and the Denial of Death
Oct 25, 2023
Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology, talks about terror management theory and the influence of Ernest Becker's 'The Denial of Death'. The discussion covers topics such as self-esteem, Freud's denial of death anxiety, the pursuit of meaning through heroism, flaws in Becker's book, origins of terror management theory, and achieving self-esteem from intrinsic sources.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Understanding Self-Esteem and its Connection to Cultural Values
04:24 • 14min
Exploring 'The Denial of Death'
18:06 • 9min
Heroism and the Pursuit of Meaning
27:13 • 20min
The Flaws and Updates in Becker's 'The Denial of Death'
47:19 • 8min
Origins of Terror Management Theory
55:17 • 26min
Achieving Self-Esteem and Turning Ideas into Action
01:21:02 • 3min