Fear and Trembling
Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard, published by Simon & Brown on October 31, 2018, is a philosophical exploration of the profound anxiety experienced by Abraham when faced with the divine command to sacrifice his son. This edition spans 98 pages and is presented in English. Kierkegaard delves into themes of faith, sacrifice, and the complexities of human psychology, positioning Abraham’s dilemma as a pivotal moment that reflects the tension between ethical duty and religious belief.
In this work, readers will encounter Kierkegaard’s examination of the concept of infinite resignation and the idea that true faith may require relinquishing one’s most cherished possessions. The text engages with existential themes, prompting reflections on good and evil, and the nature of divine intervention. Through this analysis, Kierkegaard invites contemplation on the relationship between humanity and the divine, making it a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy and ethics.
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Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century.
In FEAR AND TREMBLING, Kierkegaard wanted to understand the anxiety that must have been present in Abraham when God commanded him to offer his son as a human sacrifice. Abraham had a choice to complete the task or to forget it. He resigned himself to the loss of his son, acting according to his faith. In other words, one must be willing to give up all his or her earthly possessions in infinite resignation and must also be willing to give up whatever it is that he or she loves more than God. Abraham had passed the test — his love for God proved greater than anything else in him. And because a good and just Creator would not want a father to kill his son, God intervened at the last moment to prevent the sacrifice.
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