Question

Referencing a story from Aristotle’s Poetics, this book discusses a groom from Delphi who is chastised for refusing to celebrate his wedding after visiting the oracle. This book analyzes the different possible responses for a “young swain” hopelessly in love with a princess. The central paradox in this book is about how “the individual is higher than the universal” when acting by “virtue of the (*) absurd.” This book compares the “tragic hero” with a man whose silence during a three day trip is discussed (10[1])in the third of its “problemata.” This book asks if there is a “teleological suspension (10[2])of the ethical” when considering a man who goes past “infinite resignation” to become a “knight of faith.” For 10 points, name this book analyzing Abraham’s decision to sacrifice Isaac that was written by Søren Kierkegaard. ■END■

ANSWER: Fear and Trembling [or Frygt og Bæven]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Forrest WeintraubColumbia Ly-αRochester A8310
Cade ReinbergerRITCornell Fire9810
Raymond WangCornell EarthRochester B9810

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2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y3100%0%0%93.00
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y875%0%38%115.17