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The Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kierkegaard and Fear and Trembling

By John Lippitt

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2003
ISBN
9780415180467, 9780415180474, 0415180465, 0415180473, 0203634276, 9780203634271
LCC
B4373.F793 K54 2003
Open Library ID
OL22535901M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2106231 bytes)
Series
Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Edition
1
Pages
229\229
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Kierkegaard is widely regarded as the 'father of existentialism', although his influence can be observed across the spectrum of twentieth century continental philosophy and philosophy of religion. Fear and Trembling is his most compelling and popular work and is heralded as a benchmark in twentieth century philosophy. The Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Kierkegaard and Fear and Trembling examines the major themes that arise in this classic work of religious and existential philosophy. It also explores the broader aspects of Kierkegaard's influence on philosophy as a whole. The book assumes no previous knowledge of Kierkegaard's work and will be essential reading for any student studying the ideas of this important thinker. Kierkegaard and Fear and Trembling introduces and assesses: Kierkegaard's life and the background to Fear and Trembling The ideas and text of Fear and Trembling, his most famous work Kierkegaard's continuing importance in philosophy.

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