Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death
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Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death is a psychological and philosophical book by psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom that explores how confronting mortality can lead to a more meaningful and authentic life.
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| Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophy book ⓘ psychology book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage authentic living
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help readers confront mortality ⓘ promote a more meaningful life ⓘ reduce fear of death ⓘ |
| author | Irvin D. Yalom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorNationality | American ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
psychiatrist
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psychotherapist ⓘ |
| discusses |
coping with aging
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regret and life review ⓘ therapeutic relationship ⓘ values clarification ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
acceptance of mortality
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living in the present ⓘ personal relationships ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy
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psychology ⓘ self-help ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
existential
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humanistic ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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mental health professionals ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
authenticity
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death anxiety ⓘ existential psychotherapy ⓘ fear of death ⓘ meaning of life ⓘ mortality ⓘ |
| philosophicalTheme |
anxiety as a condition of existence
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finitude of human life ⓘ freedom and responsibility ⓘ |
| relatedWorkAuthor |
Existential Psychotherapy
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Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesApproach |
case studies
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existential therapy ⓘ |
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