The Pilgrim’s Interests Podcast

Leaping into the Absurd: Kierkegaard's Paradox of Faith in "Fear and Trembling"


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In this episode of The Pilgrim’s Interests, we dive deep into Søren Kierkegaard's groundbreaking work, Fear and Trembling. Kierkegaard challenges the conventional understanding of faith through provocative ideas like the "teleological suspension of the ethical" and the "absurdity of faith." Using the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac, Kierkegaard articulates his understanding of faith—one that transcends both reason and ethics, demanding an individual leap into the unknown. If you're ready to explore the paradoxes of faith and philosophy, this episode is for you!



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The Pilgrim’s Interests PodcastBy Blake Hart