The Sickness Unto Death by Soren Kierkegaard
A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening
This philosophical work explores the concept of despair, which the author sees as a spiritual condition linked to the Christian concept of sin. The author delves into the human struggle to reconcile the self with the ideal self, a process he argues is only possible through a relationship with God. The book also discusses existential dread, self-awareness, and the nature of the human soul, offering a complex and thought-provoking examination of the human condition.
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- Published
- 1849
- Nationality
- Danish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- Danish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Die Krankheit zum Tode
- La Enfermedad Mortal
- La enfermedad mortal
- Sjukdomen Till Döds
- Sygdommen til Døden
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