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The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin Paperback – January 5, 2015

by Søren Kierkegaard (Author), Alastair Hannay (Translator)
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The first new translation of Kierkegaard's masterwork in a generation brings to vivid life this essential work of modern philosophy.

Brilliantly synthesizing human insights with Christian dogma, Soren Kierkegaard presented, in 1844, The Concept of Anxiety as a landmark "psychological deliberation," suggesting that our only hope in overcoming anxiety was not through "powder and pills" but by embracing it with open arms. While Kierkegaard's Danish prose is surprisingly rich, previous translations―the most recent in 1980―have marginalized the work with alternately florid or slavishly wooden language. With a vibrancy never seen before in English, Alastair Hannay, the world's foremost Kierkegaard scholar, has finally re-created its natural rhythm, eager that this overlooked classic will be revivified as the seminal work of existentialism and moral psychology that it is.

From The Concept of Anxiety:
"And no Grand Inquisitor has such frightful torments in readiness as has anxiety, and no secret agent knows as cunningly how to attack the suspect in his weakest moment, or to make so seductive the trap in which he will be snared; and no discerning judge understands how to examine, yes, exanimate the accused as does anxiety, which never lets him go, not in diversion, not in noise, not at work, not by day, not by night."

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Liveright
  4. Publication date
    January 5, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.6 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1631490044
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1631490040
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"[A] book at once so profound and byzantine that it seems to aim at evoking the very feeling it dissects. Perhaps more than any other philosopher, Kierkegaard reflected on the question of how to communicate the truths that we live by."
― Gordon Marino, New York Times

About the Author

Soren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) was a Danish philosopher and theologian.

Alastair Hannay is an emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Oslo. Besides several works on Kierkegaard, including a biography, he has previously translated six volumes of Kierkegaard's writings.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liveright; Reprint edition (January 5, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631490044
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631490040
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian, generally recognized as the first existentialist philosopher.

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Broos963
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful
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This book definitely starts off a little weird. I'm not a christian myself, so I found it a little odd to read. But once the ball gets rolling, it is nothing but absolute beauty.

Kierkegaard, or should I say Vigilius Haufniensis, got me straight in the heart in this one, especially in the last chapter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent translation of an excellent work
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This is a great work of Kierkegaard’s - just fascinating thoughts. I don’t know Danish, but it seems like the translator does a great job of maintaining Kierkegaard’s style, knowing that he is both a philosopher and a poet.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
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Very good book, it came together at the end but there were a few moments of ramblings with a few brilliant lines of pure divine inspiration.
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read. Very dense and full of information and perspective.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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Really interesting stuff. You have to read this and re-read it and re-read it. If you don't like dense material, you won't enjoy reading through this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars and tastes like a book
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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It looks, feels, and tastes like a book, so good job there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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classic Kierkegaard, inspired critical thought
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Michael Roberson
4.0 out of 5 stars Anxiety as the unknown unknown
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Compelling, but not the place to start with Kierkegaard nor what I would consider one of his major works.
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5.0 out of 5 stars class
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classic from a classy company
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5.0 out of 5 stars So wonderful when good ideas are well put
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2017
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Fabulous. Every bit what I expected, and more. So wonderful when good ideas are well put.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of Kierkegaard's marterpieces
Reviewed in Japan on August 6, 2018
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Indeed, you'd better read Dane philosopher S. A. Kierkegaard. His sharp eyes penetrates (modern)man's mental deseases as well as the sin. In former days, I read his "The Sickness unto Death" and praised him highly.
Also Dr. Hannay's translation is very good and reliable.
Highly recommendable book!
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Paul Heinowski
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2016
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Not the most important pseudonymous work but has some key passages eg about the identity of the sins of cowardice and pride. The coarse texture of the paper in the softback edition takes a bit of getting used to.
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