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Kierkegaard: Exposition & Critique (Hardcover)
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Kierkegaard: Exposition & Critique (Hardcover)
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Kierkegaard is a fascinating author. Living shortly after the dawn
of modernity in the Enlightenment, he restates classical
Christianity in dynamic fashion. His Lutheran heritage is vital
here as he places 'faith' over against 'reason'. Yet Kierkegaard
also holds decidedly pre-modern epistemological presuppositions
that are supportive of his endeavour.
After an initial chapter on Kierkegaard's intellectual milieu, the
book expounds with reference to their philosophical and historical
context seven of his major texts, ranging over theological,
ethical, social and political questions. A final chapter, on an
autobiographical text, allows of an estimate of Kierkegaard as a
person.
The book does not however simply depict Kierkegaard. In the
'Critique' with which each chapter concludes Hampson carries on a
lively debate with Kierkegaard. Questions range from his
indifference to biblical historical criticism, his lack of a sense
for causality and for the regularity of nature, and his early
a-political outlook.
Whatever one's theological evaluation, Kierkegaard has insights
that are abiding; into the nature of the self in relation to God,
the manner of according dignity to others, and the need to
prioritise rightly in life. Quoted extensively in this book,
Kierkegaard, a writer of distinction, enthrals the reader with his
flair, wit and never failing perspicacity.
A provocative and original book, while accessible to those
approaching these texts for the first time, it should also be of
interest to the seasoned Kierkegaard scholar, illuminating as has
no previous work the importance of comprehending the structure of
Lutheran faith for grasping Kierkegaard's thought.
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