Fear And Trembling/repetition : Kierkegaard's W... [NEW]
: Contrast the failed aesthetic attempt at repetition (trying to recreate a past experience exactly) with religious repetition, which is a spiritual renewal or "becoming".
If you are citing this work, the edition (translated by Howard and Edna Hong) is the standard academic source. It includes both texts in a single volume with extensive historical notes.
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 Fear and Trembling/Repetition : Kierkegaard's W...
Writing a paper on and Repetition (Volume VI of Kierkegaard's Writings ) requires navigating the complex relationship between faith, the ethical, and the psychological concept of "repetition."
Below is a structured outline and key themes to help you draft your paper. 1. The Paradox of Faith (Fear and Trembling) : Contrast the failed aesthetic attempt at repetition
Writing as , Kierkegaard examines how an individual can reclaim their identity and "repeat" their life in a meaningful way.
: 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. Fear and Trembling/Repetition : Kierkegaard's W...
: Discuss how Abraham "suspends" his ethical obligation as a father for a higher, religious purpose.





