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Author Hampson, Margaret Daphne.

Title Kierkegaard : exposition and critique / Daphne Hampson
Published Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 344 pages) : chart
Contents Introduction: Why read Kierkegaard? And what of this present book? -- Kierkegaard's intellectual context -- Fear and trembling -- Philosophical fragments -- The concept angst -- Concluding unscientific postscript to Philosophical fragments -- Love's deeds -- The sickness unto death -- Practice in Christianity -- The point of view for Kierkegaard's work as an author
Summary "After an initial chapter on Kierkegaard's intellectual milieu, the book expounds with reference to their philosophical and historical context in seven of his major texts, ranging over theological, ethical, social and political questions. A final chapter considers Kierkegaard as a person and concludes with an evaluation of the authorship. The book does not however simply depict Kierkegaard. In the 'Critique' with which each chapter concludes Hampson carries on a lively debate with Kierkegaard. Questions range from his indifference to biblical historical criticism, to his lack of recognition of causality and the regularity of nature, and his apolitical outlook. Whatever one's theological judgement, Kierkegaard has insights that are abiding; into the nature of the self, the importance of the category of the individual, and the need to accord dignity to each. Quoted extensively in this book, Kierkegaard, a writer of distinction, enthralls the reader with his flair, wit and never failing perspicacity. A provocative and original book, while accessible to those approaching these texts for the first time, it should also be of interest to the seasoned Kierkegaard scholar, illuminating as has no previous work the importance of comprehending the structure of Lutheran faith for grasping Kierkegaard's thought."--Publisher's description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855 -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Frygt og bæven. -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Philosophiske smuler -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Begrebet angest -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Afsluttende uvidenskabelig efterskrift -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Kærlighedens gerninger -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Sygdommen til døden -- Criticism and interpretation
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855. Indøvelse i Christendom -- Criticism and interpretation
SUBJECT Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855 fast
Afsluttende uvidenskabelig efterskrift (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Begrebet angest (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Frygt og bæven (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Indøvelse i Christendom (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Kærlighedens gerninger (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Philosophiske smuler (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Sygdommen til døden (Kierkegaard, Søren) fast
Subject PHILOSOPHY -- History & Surveys -- Modern.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
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