Fear and Trembling Glossary

by Soren Kierkegaard

Fear and Trembling Glossary

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Knight of Faith

The second movement in the double movement of faith

Knight of Infinite Resignation

The first movement in the double movement of faith

telos

End goal

paradox

A contradiction

tragic hero

A hero that is destined for downfall

ethical

Relating to morals

aesthetic

Concerned with materialistic forms of beauty

absurd

Ridiculous, considered unreasonable

sacrifice

Giving up someone or something to a higher power

resignation

giving up or giving into something undesirable

faith

Putting complete and utter hope into a person, thing, or idea

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