University of Qom Journal of Philosophical Theological Research 1735-9791 9 3 2008 05 21 Concept of Anxiety in Kierkegaard’s Thought Concept of Anxiety in Kierkegaard’s Thought 161 190 264 10.22091/pfk.2008.264 FA Zeinab Eslami Journal Article 2015 08 16 A pivotal concept in Kierkegaard’s works is the concept of anxiety, which has made his thought quite unique. Considering the essential significance of this concept, Kierkegaard has discussed it in one of his major works called The Concept of Dread. The present paper attempts to explain the above-mentioned concept, and to show how Kierkegaard has applied it in relation to other components of his thought, as well as to clarify its role as a beneficial factor in human’s life. A pivotal concept in Kierkegaard’s works is the concept of anxiety, which has made his thought quite unique. Considering the essential significance of this concept, Kierkegaard has discussed it in one of his major works called The Concept of Dread. The present paper attempts to explain the above-mentioned concept, and to show how Kierkegaard has applied it in relation to other components of his thought, as well as to clarify its role as a beneficial factor in human’s life.

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