Fear and Trembling: A New Translation

Authors: Søren Kierkegaard

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Key Ideas

1. The story of Abraham and Isaac

In 'Fear and Trembling', Kierkegaard analyzes the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac and explores the idea of faith and its ethical implications.

2. The three spheres of existence

Kierkegaard introduces the concept of the three spheres of existence: the aesthetic, the ethical, and the religious. Each sphere represents a different way of living and relating to the world.

3. The knight of faith

Kierkegaard proposes the figure of the knight of faith, who is paradoxical and stands outside of the ethical sphere. The knight of faith is characterized by their a....
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Quiz

1. Who is the figure that Kierkegaard proposes as the knight of faith?

a. Abraham

b. Isaac

c. Socrates

d. Jesus

2. What does Kierkegaard mean by the 'teleological suspension of the ethical'?

a. The ethical is completely rejected in favor of the religious

b. Faith allows for actions that would normally be considered morally wrong

c. The ethical and religious are two separate realms that cannot be reconciled

d. The ethical and religious can coexist without contradictions

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