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The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin

Søren Kierkegaard
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The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Søren Kierkegaard

The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Denmark • 1840s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Concept of Anxiety, Søren Kierkegaard explores anxiety as a fundamental human condition intertwined with freedom and self-awareness. He connects anxiety with the concept of hereditary sin, presenting it as a catalyst for personal growth and existential self-discovery. Kierkegaard delves into the psychological and philosophical dimensions of anxiety, highlighting its role in individual development.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,932 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Concept of Anxiety by Søren Kierkegaard is praised for its deep philosophical insights into existential dread and the human condition, blending theology and psychology. However, some readers find it complex and challenging due to its dense prose and abstract ideas. It's a seminal work for those interested in existential philosophy, though it demands patience and reflection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin?

Readers interested in existential philosophy and theology, particularly those who enjoy complex explorations of human psychology similar to Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra or Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, will appreciate Kierkegaard's The Concept of Anxiety, which addresses existential concerns and original sin.

4.3

2,932 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Denmark • 1840s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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