Fear and Trembling

"Fear and Trembling" is a profound philosophical work by the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, originally published in 1843. In this seminal text, Kierkegaard explores the nature of faith, ethics, and the individual's relationship with the divine.

Through a series of reflective essays, Kierkegaard grapples with the biblical story of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac as an act of faith. Drawing upon this existential dilemma, Kierkegaard delves into the complexities of faith and the ethical implications of religious commitment. He challenges conventional notions of morality and invites readers to confront the paradoxes inherent in the human experience. "Fear and Trembling" is renowned for its profound insights into the nature of faith and the existential challenges of religious belief. Kierkegaard's exploration of the "teleological suspension of the ethical" continues to provoke thought and debate among readers, inviting them to reflect deeply on the nature of faith, ethics, and the individual's relationship with the divine.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0140444491
• EAN: 9780140444490
• Publisher: Penguin Group 
  
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Pub Date: January 07, 1986
• Physical Info: 1.27 cms H x 19.56 cms L x 12.95 cms W (0.11 kgs), 160 pages