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Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy: Kierkegaard: Fear and Trembling
C. Stephen Evans (Ed.)
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paperback. This book, first published in 2006, presents an English translation of one of the most important and influential of Kierkegaard's works. Editor(s): Evans, C. Stephen; Walsh, Sylvia. Series Editor(s): Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 227 x 7. Weight in Grams: 274. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. 190 pages. Editor(s): Evans, C. Stephen; Walsh, Sylvia. A new English translation of one of the most important and influential of Kierkegaard's works. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPCD; HRAB. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 7. Weight: 264. Series Editor(s) :Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M.
In this rich and resonant work, Soren Kierkegaard reflects poetically and philosophically on the biblical story of God's command to Abraham, that he sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of faith. Was Abraham's proposed action morally and religiously justified or murder? Is there an absolute duty to God? Was Abraham justified in remaining silent? In pondering these questions, Kierkegaard presents faith as a paradox that cannot be understood by reason and conventional morality, and he challenges the universalist ethics and immanental philosophy of modern German idealism, especially as represented by Kant and Hegel. This volume, first published in 2006, ... Read more
In this rich and resonant work, Soren Kierkegaard reflects poetically and philosophically on the biblical story of God's command to Abraham, that he sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of faith. Was Abraham's proposed action morally and religiously justified or murder? Is there an absolute duty to God? Was Abraham justified in remaining silent? In pondering these questions, Kierkegaard presents faith as a paradox that cannot be understood by reason and conventional morality, and he challenges the universalist ethics and immanental philosophy of modern German idealism, especially as represented by Kant and Hegel. This volume, first published in 2006, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
190
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Condition
New
Number of Pages
154
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521612692
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V9780521612692
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About C. Stephen Evans (Ed.)
Stephen Evans is University Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Baylor University. Sylvia Walsh is Scholar in Residence at Stetson University.
Reviews for Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy: Kierkegaard: Fear and Trembling
...the reader who thinks to wait for the next 'better' edition and translation of this remarkable text will be almost certainly be waiting for quite some time. Christopher Nelson, The Catholic Historical Review Walsh renders the Danish text in English prose that is both attractive and accurate. Her multiple footnotes ably identify literary, philosophical, biblical, ... Read more