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.
All labels observed (1)
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| Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11041361 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death Context triple: [Irvin D. Yalom, notableWork, Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death]
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Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences is a book by psychologist Susan Blackmore that critically examines near-death experiences through the lens of scientific and psychological explanations rather than supernatural interpretations.
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B.
Rethinking Life and Death
Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
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C.
The Wheel of Life and the Mystery of Death
The Wheel of Life and the Mystery of Death is a spiritual book by Sant Kirpal Singh that explores the soul’s journey, reincarnation, and the deeper meaning of life and death.
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D.
Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever
Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever is a health and longevity guide that combines nutrition, exercise, supplements, and emerging biotechnology to help readers extend their healthy lifespan.
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E.
Life-in-Death
Life-in-Death is a supernatural female figure in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," symbolizing a fate worse than death by condemning the Mariner to endless suffering and wandering.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death Target entity description: 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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A.
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences
Dying to Live: Near-Death Experiences is a book by psychologist Susan Blackmore that critically examines near-death experiences through the lens of scientific and psychological explanations rather than supernatural interpretations.
-
B.
Rethinking Life and Death
Rethinking Life and Death is a philosophical book by ethicist Peter Singer that challenges traditional moral views on issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and the value of human life in light of modern medical technology.
-
C.
The Wheel of Life and the Mystery of Death
The Wheel of Life and the Mystery of Death is a spiritual book by Sant Kirpal Singh that explores the soul’s journey, reincarnation, and the deeper meaning of life and death.
-
D.
Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever
Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever is a health and longevity guide that combines nutrition, exercise, supplements, and emerging biotechnology to help readers extend their healthy lifespan.
-
E.
Life-in-Death
Life-in-Death is a supernatural female figure in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," symbolizing a fate worse than death by condemning the Mariner to endless suffering and wandering.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
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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 ⓘ |
| 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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linked to:
existential psychotherapy
Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy ⓘ |
| usesApproach |
case studies
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existential therapy ⓘ |
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Subject: Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Creatures of a Day and Other Tales of Psychotherapy
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Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death
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