Soren Kierkegaard , Alastair Hannay
The Concept of Anxiety - A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781631490040
- author:
- Soren Kierkegaard , Alastair Hannay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Liveright
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.8 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Religious History, Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Soren Kierkegaard's The Concept of Anxiety is a foundational work of modern philosophy that explores the human struggle with sin and guilt. First published in 1844, this concise treatise identifies anxiety as a deep-seated human state, one that embodies the endless struggle with our own spiritual identities. Kierkegaard synthesizes human insights with Christian dogma to offer a unique perspective on the nature of anxiety and its relationship to our existence. In this thought-provoking work, Kierkegaard argues that our only hope in overcoming anxiety lies not in external solutions, but in embracing it with open arms. Through his "psychological deliberation", Kierkegaard reveals that it is only through our experiences with anxiety that we can become truly aware of ourselves and the freedoms and limitations of our own existence. This new translation brings Kierkegaard's masterwork to vivid life, making it accessible to readers interested in philosophy, ethics, and the human condition.