A Shock of Faith. Wittgenstein and Fear and Trembling About Religious Belief

Reflections about religion developed in Wittgenstein’s early personal writings are notably influenced by Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling, particularly concerning the construction of an anthropology of the believer. Religious individual bases his existence in his position before God and in his faith...

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Published in:Revista de filosofía (Madrid) 2017-04, Vol.42 (1), p.95-116
Main Author: Juan Evaristo Valls Boix
Format: Article
Language:ger ; spa
Subjects:
Kierkegaard
religión
silencio
Wittgenstein
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Summary:Reflections about religion developed in Wittgenstein’s early personal writings are notably influenced by Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling, particularly concerning the construction of an anthropology of the believer. Religious individual bases his existence in his position before God and in his faith. This basis exceeds ethical generality, and shows how religion is developed beyond the limits of reason and knowledge, in an existential dimension where faith is liken to love. This will imply the rejection of any religious doctrine and the inexpressible quality of faith.
ISSN:0034-8244
1988-284X
DOI:10.5209/RESF.55451