The Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening
The Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983
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BetaThe Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983226
Book • Nonfiction
Denmark • 19th century
1983
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Sickness Unto Death, Søren Kierkegaard explores the human condition through a Christian lens, examining despair as a central theme. He presents it as a spiritual ailment, highlighting the individual's struggle with self-identity and faith, ultimately emphasizing the necessity of a relationship with God to overcome existential despair and achieve spiritual fulfillment.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Challenging
Inspirational
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The Sickness Unto Death by Søren Kierkegaard is hailed for its deep exploration of existential despair and the human condition, blending philosophy with Christian theology. Readers appreciate its profound insights but note its dense, complex prose as a challenge. Despite this, it remains a compelling read for those interested in existential thought and spiritual introspection.
Who Should Read The Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening?
A reader intrigued by existential philosophy, theology, and psychology would enjoy The Sickness Unto Death. Comparable to readers of Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra or Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground, they appreciate deep reflection on despair and self-identity through a Christian lens.
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Book • Nonfiction
Denmark • 19th century
1983
Adult
18+ years
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