Have you ever wondered why the path to true faith requires a journey through the darkest valley of doubt and fear?

In Fear and Trembling, Søren Kierkegaard-the father of existentialism-delivers one of the most provocative and challenging works in the history of Western philosophy. Writing under the persona of Johannes de Silentio, Kierkegaard takes the reader on a deep dive into the biblical narrative of Abraham, who was commanded by God to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Through this lens, Kierkegaard examines the tension between universal ethics and a personal relationship with the Divine.

This is not a book for the faint of heart or those seeking easy answers. It is a rigorous exploration of the "absurd"-the moment where human reason reaches its limit and faith must take over. Kierkegaard argues that true faith is not a passive state of mind but a passionate, terrifying, and lifelong commitment. By contrasting the "Knight of Infinite Resignation" with the "Knight of Faith," he reveals the profound cost and the ultimate reward of a life lived in total surrender to the absolute.

This modern edition brings Kierkegaard's complex and lyrical prose to life, making his revolutionary insights accessible to contemporary readers. Whether you are a student of philosophy, a seeker of spiritual truth, or someone grappling with the fundamental questions of existence, Fear and Trembling offers a transformative experience that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about morality and belief.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Edition:

  • The Radical Nature of the Knight of Faith Follow Kierkegaard's detailed psychological profile of the individual who transcends the ethical to achieve a direct, absolute relationship with God.
  • The Paradox of Abraham and Isaac Explore a deep philosophical analysis of one of the most difficult stories in the Bible and what it reveals about the limits of human morality.
  • A Masterclass in Existential Thought Engage with the core concepts that founded existentialism, including the leap of faith, the "absurd," and the necessity of subjective truth.
  • Insights into the Teleological Suspension of the Ethical Understand the controversial idea that a higher spiritual purpose can sometimes supersede the general laws of society and duty.
  • A Timeless Exploration of Human Anxiety Discover why the "fear and trembling" experienced by the individual is a necessary gateway to authentic spiritual and personal growth.

More than just a theological treatise, Fear and Trembling is a psychological thriller of the soul. It challenges the comfort of the masses and calls the individual to a higher, more demanding mode of existence.

Can you face the silence of the absolute and emerge with your faith intact?

Get your copy today and embark on a journey into the mind of the man who changed philosophy forever.

Titel
Fear and Trembling
Untertitel
The Definitive Guide to Existential Thought - Exploring the Radical Nature of Faith, Sacrifice, and the Human Condition
Übersetzer
EAN
9781807523312
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
29.12.2025
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
0.58 MB
Anzahl Seiten
333