{"product_id":"kierkegaard-9780198723219","title":"Kierkegaard","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear introduction to the major works of Kierkegaard that highlights the Lutheran framework of Kierkegaard's thought, and combines exposition of the philosophical, theological, and historical context of his works with an engaging critical dialogue that brings Kierkegaard into debate with twenty-first-century thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her very engaging style, and commitment to honest and= open dialogue with subject and reader alike, Hampson is never dull. * John Saxbee, Church Times *\u003cbr\u003ePlaced in his Lutheran context (instead of air-lifted up into 'philosophy') the Dane is beguiling once more. * Oxford Today *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is not only a fitting tribute to Kierkegaard and an absorbing and stimulating introduction to his work, but, in its breadth on learning and wisdom, reflects the spirit of the man himself. * Susan Halstead, Curator of Czech, Slovak, and Lusatian Studies at the British Library *\u003cbr\u003eReaders searching for a general introduction to some of the Lutheran aspects of Kierkegaard's most celebrated writings will find a welcome companion with Daphne Hampson. * Church of England Newspaper *\u003cbr\u003eFunctioning on different levels, this book will have a broad appeal to many different kinds of reader. Hampson wonderfully orchestrates a critical dialogue with Kierkegaard in a way that provides ample demonstration of the importance of his thought today. This highly readable work represents a valuable contribution to Kierkegaard studies. * Jon Stewart, Associate Research Professor, Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Copenhagen *\u003cbr\u003eA marvel of scholarship. Hampson is one of the few interpreters of Kierkegaard able to take account of both the philosophical and theological backdrop of Kierkegaards thought. Clear, comprehensive, and elegantly written, one of the book's most important merits is the success Hampson enjoys in locating Kierkegaard within his own Lutheran tradition. * Gordon Marino, Professor of philosophy; Director, Hong Kierkegaard Library, St Olaf's College *\u003cbr\u003eA delightful powerful new book on Kierkegaard. Acknowledging his radical conservatism, insisting against Kierkegaard on the need for collective responses to social injustice, Hampson nonetheless writes in a spirit of critical friendship. Combining a forthright accessible style with real scholarship and familiarity with Kierkegaard's personal, intellectual and spiritual struggles, she brings him vividly to life for our time. * David Wood, Professor of philosophy, Vanderbilt University *\u003cbr\u003eSetting Kierkegaard in his intellectual context, this book guides readers through the key texts, identifying and debating the questions they provoke. Hampson has inspired many students to engage with this most demanding of writers. Her book will both attract new readers and serve as a stimulating refresher to those familiar with Kierkegaard's writings. * George Pattison, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity, Oxford University *\u003cbr\u003eHampson writes accessibly when situating and contrasting Kierkgaard amid the flux of the history of ideas. * Joshua Furnal, Church of England Newspaper *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Why Read Kierkegaard? ; 1. Kierkegaard's Intellectual Context ; 2. Fear and Trembling ; 3. Philosophical Fragments ; 4. The Concept Angst ; 5. Love's Deeds ; 6. Concluding Unscientific Postscript to Philosophical Fragments ; 7. The Sickness unto Death ; 8. Practice in Christianity ; 9. The Point of View for Kierkegaard's Work as an Author","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766963634519,"sku":"9780198723219","price":27.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780198723219.jpg?v=1758711861","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kierkegaard-9780198723219","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}