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
Avg User Rating
(4.0)
Alternate Titles
- Die Krankheit zum Tode
- La Enfermedad Mortal
- La enfermedad mortal
- Sjukdomen Till Döds
- Sygdommen til Døden

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