Fear and Trembling - (Penguin Great Ideas) by Soren Kierkegaard (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The late Robert Payne's translation of Kierkegaard's work--one of the most important philosophical texts of all time which explores the author's ideas of religion through the story of Abraham and his willing sacrifice of his son Isaac--was originally published in the 1930s and is printed in the U.S. for the first time in this edition.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The perfect books for the true book lover, Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers. Each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-driven design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped our world.<p>Regarded as the father of Existentialism, Kierkegaard transformed philosophy with his conviction that we must all create our own nature; in this great work of religious anxiety, he argues that a true understanding of God can only be attained by making a personal leap of faith.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Great Ideas... is the right name for these slim, elegant paperbacks... They are written with precision, force, and care. ("The Wall Street Journal") Penguin Books hopes to provide an economical remedy for time-pressed readers in search of intellectual sustenance. ("USA Today")<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>S[ren Kierkegaard</b> (1813-55) was born in Denmark and wrote on a wide variety of themes, including religion, psychology, and literature. He is remembered for his philosophy, which was influential in the development of 20th century existentialism. <p/><b>Alastair Hannay</b> is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo. He is co-editor of the <i>Cambridge Companion to Kierkegaard</i> and has translated Kierkegaard's <i>Fear and Trembling</i>, <i>The Sickness unto Death</i>, <i>Either/Or</i>, and <i>Papers and Journals</i> for Penguin Classics
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