Fear and Trembling
Søren Kierkegaard
Written from the perspective of an unbeliever, Fear and Trembling explores the paradox of faith, the nature of Christianity and the complexity of human emotion. Kierkegaard examines the biblical story of Abraham, instructed to sacrifice his son Isaac, and forces us to consider Abraham’s state of mind. What drove Abraham, and what made him carry out such an absurd and extreme request from God? Kierkegaard argues that Abraham’s agreement to sacrifice Isaac, and his suspension of reason, elevated him to the highest level of faith. He explores more comprehensible alternatives, but in each one Abraham fails the test of faith, thus showing that true faith cannot be explained, understood, or made rational. His thesis is a compelling counterpoint to Hegel, who maintained that reason was the highest form of thought, and proved a significant source of inspiration to later existentialist philosophers such as Camus and Sartre.
Duration - 16h 43m.
Author - Søren Kierkegaard.
Narrator - Mark Meadows.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Written from the perspective of an unbeliever, Fear and Trembling explores the paradox of faith, the nature of Christianity and the complexity of human emotion. Kierkegaard examines the biblical story of Abraham, instructed to sacrifice his son Isaac, and forces us to consider Abraham’s state of mind. What drove Abraham, and what made him carry out such an absurd and extreme request from God? Kierkegaard argues that Abraham’s agreement to sacrifice Isaac, and his suspension of reason, elevated him to the highest level of faith. He explores more comprehensible alternatives, but in each one Abraham fails the test of faith, thus showing that true faith cannot be explained, understood, or made rational. His thesis is a compelling counterpoint to Hegel, who maintained that reason was the highest form of thought, and proved a significant source of inspiration to later existentialist philosophers such as Camus and Sartre. Duration - 16h 43m. Author - Søren Kierkegaard. Narrator - Mark Meadows. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:08:22
Chapter 1
Duration:00:10:17
Chapter 2
Duration:00:11:46
Chapter 3
Duration:00:11:53
Chapter 4
Duration:00:10:37
Chapter 5
Duration:00:13:07
Chapter 6
Duration:00:08:20
Chapter 7
Duration:00:08:00
Chapter 8
Duration:00:09:46
Chapter 9
Duration:00:10:40
Chapter 10
Duration:00:12:08
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:14
Chapter 12
Duration:00:09:37
Chapter 13
Duration:00:12:51
Chapter 14
Duration:00:12:19
Chapter 15
Duration:00:10:22
Chapter 16
Duration:00:11:39
Chapter 17
Duration:00:10:39
Chapter 18
Duration:00:14:18
Chapter 19
Duration:00:12:01
Chapter 20
Duration:00:09:21
Chapter 21
Duration:00:09:33
Chapter 22
Duration:00:09:12
Chapter 23
Duration:00:11:22
Chapter 24
Duration:00:13:42
Epilogue
Duration:00:06:24