Both works use Kierkegaard’s real-life broken engagement to as a starting point. Your paper can argue that these texts are his way of "transmuting" personal despair into a broader philosophy of religious sacrifice and renewal. Recommended Edition for Research
: Distinguish between the Tragic Hero (who stays within the ethical for a universal good) and the Knight of Faith (who stands in a private relationship with God). 2. The Concept of Repetition (Repetition)
Writing as , Kierkegaard examines how an individual can reclaim their identity and "repeat" their life in a meaningful way. Fear and Trembling/Repetition : Kierkegaard's W...
: Discuss how Abraham "suspends" his ethical obligation as a father for a higher, religious purpose.
: Contrast the failed aesthetic attempt at repetition (trying to recreate a past experience exactly) with religious repetition, which is a spiritual renewal or "becoming". : Contrast the failed aesthetic attempt at repetition
Below is a structured outline and key themes to help you draft your paper. 1. The Paradox of Faith (Fear and Trembling)
: You can find this edition through retailers like Thriftbooks for used copies or Rare Book Cellar for newer editions. Fear and Trembling Fear and Trembling/Repetition : Kierkegaard's W...
: Analyze how faith exists only in the face of the impossible. Abraham believes he will kill Isaac but also that he will receive him back in this life.