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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 12 episodes

Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in the context of truths that can only be learned through personal experience.
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Biblical Series: The Call to Abraham
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Brett McKay
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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.
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Authenticity
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Richard Ngo
to illustrate a philosophical stance on faith.
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“Power Lies Trembling: a three-book review” by Richard_Ngo
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Marc Gafni
when discussing the teleological suspension of the ethical and the story of the binding of Isaac.
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THE ROAD TO COSMO-EROTIC HUMANISM - The "Tears" of Marc Gafni part II
Mentioned as an upcoming topic of discussion in the podcast, with a focus on his work "Fear and Trembling".
106: Emil Cioran - On the Heights of Despair
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Amia Srinivasan
in relation to a play she wrote about a philosophy professor who had read too much of his work.
Amia Srinivasan on Utopian Feminism
Mentioned as a work by Kierkegaard, exploring the paradoxical nature of faith.
107: Søren Kierkegaard - Fear & Trembling
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Thomas Magby
in relation to his ideas on choice and the modern ethical landscape.
115:After Virtue
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IJ Makan
as an author who offered no solutions but provided strength to pursue one's own search.
080: How To Deal With Loneliness Through Solitude - Henri Nowen
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Michael Burns
as a text that gets at the illogic of a certain type of theological ethic.
Christianity and Socialism (Ft. Michael Burns)
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Jacob Grozdenowski
in the context of existentialism and its relevance to the song's themes.
E3 | What Can I Do If The Fire Goes Out?
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Morteza Hajizadeh
in relation to the Book of Job and Abraham.
Tabish Khair, "Literature Against Fundamentalism" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Chelsea Handler
in the context of books she has read.
Chelsea Handler: ON How Therapy Changed Her Life
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Lamorna Ash
while discussing biblical interpretations.
The Book Club: why are Gen Z turning to Christianity?
Mentioned by the speaker, referring to the characters, the knight of faith and the knight of infinite resignation.
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