Fear and trembling

Book • 1939

Søren Kierkegaard's 'Fear and Trembling' is a philosophical exploration of faith and the ethical dilemmas it presents.

The work centers on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, examining the conflict between ethical demands and religious faith.

Kierkegaard argues that true faith requires a leap of faith, a suspension of ethical considerations in favor of absolute commitment to God. The book's profound insights into the nature of faith and the individual's relationship with God have had a lasting impact on religious thought and existentialism.

Kierkegaard's work challenges readers to confront the complexities of faith and to grapple with the ultimate questions of existence.

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Mentioned in 27 episodes

Mentioned when

Mark Manson

talks about Kierkegaard’s argument of committing hard if there’s no predetermined purpose for your life.

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Mentioned by

Charlie Houpert

when referencing Abraham's sacrifice and the existential dread of following a divine call.

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Sheldon Solomon

when explaining Kierkegaard's ideas about self-awareness and its relation to human emotions.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

and

Jacob Howland

in relation to the concept of faith and its challenges.

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Kierkegaard on the Present (Passionless) Age

Mentioned to illustrate how the idea of authenticity was changed by the concept of the individual, emphasizing his views on social existence and the individual's relationship with God.