The worm at the core

on the role of death in life

by Sheldon Solomon

No cover — Sheldon Solomon: The worm at the core (2015)

274 pages

English language

Published Dec. 6, 2015

ISBN:: 978-1-4000-6747-3
OCLC Number:: 890310320

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(3 reviews)

Demonstrates how an unconscious fear of death motivates nearly all human goals, behaviors, and cultures, examining the role of mortality awareness in prompting social unrest and war.

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5 stars

5/5 stars? More like “one of the most impactful books I’ve read that has altered how I will view myself and others going forward”/5 stars.

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Sept. 21, 2019

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Aug. 19, 2023

Subjects

Terror
Fear of death
Death
Psychological aspects