Fear And Trembling

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Fear and Trembling is Søren Kierkegaard’s provocative exploration of faith, focusing on the biblical story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac. This work has had a significant impact on modern Protestant theology and existentialist thinkers like Sartre and Camus.

An intense reflection on faith and the nature of true commitment through the story of Abraham.

Written under the pseudonym 'Johannes de silentio', Kierkegaard presents his deeply personal perspective on religion by examining the moment in Genesis where Abraham prepares to obey God’s command to sacrifice Isaac. Kierkegaard sees Abraham’s complete and unquestioning obedience as the ultimate leap of faith, essential for a genuine religious commitment.

Kierkegaard himself embodied this dedication, making profound sacrifices to devote his life to philosophy and God. His idea of the 'teleological suspension of the ethical' challenged the dominant Hegelian moral philosophy of his time, arguing that a person can have a unique mission that transcends universal ethical norms.

This concept greatly influenced both Protestant theology and the existentialist movement. The Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by Alistair Hannay, who assesses Kierkegaard’s philosophy and its clash with prevailing ideas. It also features detailed notes and a new chronology to support this groundbreaking examination of religion.

Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855), born in Denmark, wrote extensively on religion, psychology, and literature. He is recognized for pioneering the concept of the Absurd and shaping 20th-century existentialist thought. The original Danish title of this work is 'Frygt og bæven'.

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