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- What are the key concepts of existentialism and how are they illustrated in 'Fear and Trembling'?
- Discuss the significance of the pseudonymous authorship and the use of the character Johannes de silentio in 'Fear and Trembling'.
- How does Kierkegaard explore the theme of faith and the ethical in 'Fear and Trembling'?
- In what ways does Kierkegaard challenge conventional notions of morality and religious duty in 'Fear and Trembling'?
- Examine the role of Abraham and his willingness to sacrifice Isaac in 'Fear and Trembling'. How does this story contribute to Kierkegaard's philosophical exploration?
- Discuss the concept of the 'teleological suspension of the ethical' as presented in 'Fear and Trembling'.
- How does Kierkegaard use the narrative form in 'Fear and Trembling' to convey his philosophical ideas about the individual's relationship with God and society?
