10 Questions
What is the central theme of Kierkegaard's novel 'Fear and Trembling'?
The problematic nature of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac
According to Nietzsche, what is the implication of the 'death of God'?
The return of the sacred and the divine
What is the main theme of Camus' book 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
The absurdity of human existence
What is the highest level of love according to St. Augustine?
Agape
What is the concept of 'intentional listening' in the context of love and relationships?
Putting aside one's own desires to truly listen to the other person
What is the main idea of Plato's 'Symposium'?
The different forms of love
What is the 'ladder of love' as described by Diotima in Plato's 'Symposium'?
A hierarchy of love forms, from physical to spiritual
What is the central idea of Kierkegaard's critique of the church?
The church has lost its inspiring and passionate nature
What is the concept of 'eternal recurrence' in Nietzsche's philosophy?
The idea that all events will recur infinitely
What is the main theme of Albert Camus' concept of the 'absurd hero'?
The acceptance of the meaninglessness of life
Explore the Danish theologian and philosopher's thoughts on the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how he views Abraham as a complex and problematic figure. Delve into the paradoxes of faith and reason in Kierkegaard's novel Fear and Trembling.
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