Existential Perspectives on the Fear of Death

Narcisa Ispas ()
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Narcisa Ispas: Bucharest University, Romania

RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2025 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: The fear of death is a central theme in existentialism, psychology, and theology, profoundly influencing human life. This article examines the fear of death from an existentialist perspective, incorporating the contributions of thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Sartre, Frankl, and Yalom. It also explores existential psychotherapy approaches and the role of spirituality in managing existential anxiety. Finally, the study discusses the impact of modern society on the perception of death, including distancing from death through technology and medical practices. The research highlights the importance of consciously confronting mortality to live an authentic and meaningful life.

Keywords: Fear of Death; Existential Anxiety; Existential Psychotherapy; Viktor Frankl; Irvin Yalom; Death and Spirituality; Existentialist Philosophy; Modern Society and Death (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 9 pages
Date: 2025-04
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Published in Proceedings of the 39th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, April 17-18, 2025, pages 183-191

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