Meaningful Living - Ernest Becker Style - £30
Wed, Mar 27
|Zoom
Are you navigating the complexities of modern existence, feeling a hunger for recognition, identity, and a profound sense of meaning? Join this transformative workshop where we delve into the depths of existential challenges faced by individuals in Western modernity.
Time & Location
Mar 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom
Guests
About the event
Understand the tensions arising from the dual nature of being both a biological entity and a symbolic being capable of profound achievements.Explore Your Existential Journey:
Delve into Ernest Becker's groundbreaking work, "The Denial of Death," to uncover the roots of the human desire to create a lasting system of meaning.Discover the Denial of Death:
Learn how individuals, and society at large, respond to the fear of insignificance by engaging in defiant creation of meaning, embarking on Immortality Projects.Defiant Creation of Meaning:
What You'll Gain:
Understand the diverse ways people deny death, from religion to drug use, and how these strategies shape our individual and collective existence.Insights into Human Behavior:
Explore how cultural heroes, through their Immortality Projects, contribute to the construction of human culture and leave a lasting impact on society.Cultural Impact: