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21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God
Manage episode 410281517 series 3511126
“The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.” ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death
Episode References:
- BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by government
- Humanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition
- ‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew Copson
- Atheist Bus Campaign
- Radio 5: Elis James and John Robins Show
About Valerie Jack;
- Living with Life without God
- Twitter @ValerieJack
- Instagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwrites
Valerie's References:
- How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms, Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. Breen
- The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker
- Why Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism, Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreak
- Snoopy Carto
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Chapters
1. 21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God (00:00:00)
2. PART 1: World Book Day & AI Event Review (00:00:05)
3. Response to UK Govt Extremism Definition (00:04:45)
4. Concerns for Free Speech in the UK (00:15:00)
5. Positives of the focus on tolerance & democracy (00:18:02)
6. PART 2: Interview with Valerie Jack, Author of Living with Death Without God (00:23:24)
7. Coping with death anxiety (00:33:32)
8. Reflections on leaving a legacy and embracing life (00:38:31)
9. PART 3: Interview Review & Event Preview (00:47:25)
10. Changing Minds on Radio 5 Comedy (00:58:46)
25 episodes
Manage episode 410281517 series 3511126
“The irony of man's condition is that the deepest need is to be free of the anxiety of death and annihilation; but it is life itself which awakens it, and so we must shrink from being fully alive.” ― Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death
Episode References:
- BBC News: New extremism definition unveiled by government
- Humanists UK: Extremists ‘negate the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’ – humanists analyse new definition
- ‘Resisting extremism means defending a tolerant society’, Andrew Copson
- Atheist Bus Campaign
- Radio 5: Elis James and John Robins Show
About Valerie Jack;
- Living with Life without God
- Twitter @ValerieJack
- Instagram/Facebook: @valeriejackwrites
Valerie's References:
- How religious and spiritual beliefs explain prolonged grief disorder symptoms, Kim M. Christian, Samar M. Aoun & Lauren J. Breen
- The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker
- Why Death is Nothing to Fear: Lucretius and Epicureanism, Jack Maden, PhilosophyBreak
- Snoopy Carto
Support us on Patreon
Click here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics or sponsor the show.
Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod
X.com
YouTube
Instagram
TikTok
Follow Central London Humanists @LondonHumanists
Centrallondonhumanists.org.uk
Meetup
Facebook
X.com
YouTube
CLH are an official partner group of Humanists UK and an associate member of Humanists International
Chapters
1. 21. Valerie Jack on Finding Peace in Grief without God (00:00:00)
2. PART 1: World Book Day & AI Event Review (00:00:05)
3. Response to UK Govt Extremism Definition (00:04:45)
4. Concerns for Free Speech in the UK (00:15:00)
5. Positives of the focus on tolerance & democracy (00:18:02)
6. PART 2: Interview with Valerie Jack, Author of Living with Death Without God (00:23:24)
7. Coping with death anxiety (00:33:32)
8. Reflections on leaving a legacy and embracing life (00:38:31)
9. PART 3: Interview Review & Event Preview (00:47:25)
10. Changing Minds on Radio 5 Comedy (00:58:46)
25 episodes
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