--- product_id: 235227820 title: "Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death (New in Paperback)" price: "$37.09" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/235227820-fear-and-trembling-and-the-sickness-unto-death-new-in store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Classic existential philosophy Enduring bestseller with 4.7⭐ rating First English translation since 1941 Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death (New in Paperback) **Price:** $37.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the philosophy that fuels the minds shaping tomorrow’s world ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death (New in Paperback) - **How much does it cost?** $37.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/235227820-fear-and-trembling-and-the-sickness-unto-death-new-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmatched Literary Quality:** Walter Lowrie’s acclaimed translation offers clarity and depth for serious readers. - • **Ideal for Intellectual Growth:** Perfect for professionals seeking profound insights beyond casual reading. - • **A Coveted Collectible Paperback:** Own a beautifully crafted edition that’s both a study essential and a conversation starter. - • **Philosophy That Speaks to Today:** Explore themes of faith, despair, and the absurd that resonate in our age of anxiety. - • **Timeless Existential Masterpieces:** Dive into Kierkegaard’s defining works that shaped modern philosophy. ## Overview This paperback edition features Walter Lowrie’s classic, bestselling translation of Kierkegaard’s seminal works, Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death. First published in 1941, these texts introduced key existential concepts like 'the absurd' and 'despair,' establishing Kierkegaard as the father of existentialism. With a 4.7-star rating and enduring relevance, this edition is a must-have for philosophy enthusiasts and professionals seeking deep intellectual engagement. ## Description Walter Lowrie's classic, bestselling translation of Soren Kierkegaard's most important and popular books remains unmatched for its readability and literary quality. Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death established Kierkegaard as the father of existentialism and have come to define his contribution to philosophy. Lowrie's translation, first published in 1941 and later revised, was the first in English, and it has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to Kierkegaard's thought. Kierkegaard counted Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death among "the most perfect books I have written," and in them he introduces two terms--"the absurd" and "despair"--that have become key terms in modern thought. Fear and Trembling takes up the story of Abraham and Isaac to explore a faith that transcends the ethical, persists in the face of the absurd, and meets its reward in the return of all that the faithful one is willing to sacrifice, while The Sickness Unto Death examines the spiritual anxiety of despair. Walter Lowrie's magnificent translation of these seminal works continues to provide an ideal introduction to Kierkegaard. And, as Gordon Marino argues in a new introduction, these books are as relevant as ever in today's age of anxiety. Review: Nice - Nice quality, has a good feel to it. As for the book, it's not an easy read but it is very good. Review: For school - I bought a used one and it was pretty much brand new. It’s for class, so I can’t say much about the book itself other than don’t buy it for a casual read if you don’t like philosophy. ## Features - Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death (New in Paperback) - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: Princeton University Press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 514,957 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 937 in Philosophy of Theology 1,386 in Religious Philosophy (Books) 4,606 in Religious History of Christianity | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 131 Reviews | ## Images ![Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death (New in Paperback) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4117YnYQTzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by A***S on 12 November 2025* Nice quality, has a good feel to it. As for the book, it's not an easy read but it is very good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For school *by S***A on 22 January 2022* I bought a used one and it was pretty much brand new. It’s for class, so I can’t say much about the book itself other than don’t buy it for a casual read if you don’t like philosophy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Foundational text of existential philosophy *by R***R on 20 November 2025* One of the foundational books in existential psychology, it is an excellent read although it will challenge your understanding of life and philosophy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death - Either/Or: A Fragment of Life (Penguin Classics) - The Concept of Anxiety: A Simple Psychologically Oriented Deliberation in View of the Dogmatic Problem of Hereditary Sin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/235227820-fear-and-trembling-and-the-sickness-unto-death-new-in](https://www.desertcart.us/products/235227820-fear-and-trembling-and-the-sickness-unto-death-new-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*