Sren Kierkegaard was without question one of the most important and influential thinkers of the nineteenth century. Fear and Trembling is a classic text in the history of both philosophical and religious thought that still challenges readers with its original philosophical perspective and idiosyncratic literary style. Kierkegaard's 'Fear and Trembling': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and notoriously demanding work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Kierkegaard for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading
1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; i. Preface; ii. Attunement; iii. Speech in Praise of Abraham; iv. Problemata: Preamble From the Heart; v. Problema I: Is There a Teleological Suspension of the Ethical?; vi. Problema II: Is There an Absolute Duty to God?; vii. Problema III: Was it Ethically Defensible of Abraham to Conceal his Purpose From Sarah, From Eleazar, From Isaac?; viii. Epilogue; 4. Reception and Influence; 5. Notes for Further Reading; Index.
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