In the book staring at the sun: overcoming the terror of death (2008), the idea that confronting death enables us to live in a more compassionate way.

The answer is Irvin D. Yalom.

Explanation:

Irvin D. Yalom is an American author who has been described as an existential psychiatrist. Most of his work is based on exploring the ways humans respond to existential questions, such as isolation, freedom and mortality.

In his book, Staring at the Sun, he intends to help people overcome death anxiety.