| Author |
Kierkegaard, Søren, 1813-1855 |
| Translator |
Hollander, Lee M. (Lee Milton), 1880-1972 |
| LoC No. |
23027325
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| Title |
Selections from the Writings of Kierkegaard
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Diapsalmata -- In vino veritas (The banquet) -- Fear and trembling -- Preparation for a Christian life -- The present moment.
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| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Selections from the Writings of Kierkegaard" by Søren Kierkegaard is a philosophical compendium produced in the early 20th century, synthesizing significant excerpts from the works of the influential Danish thinker. The primary focus of this collection is to present Kierkegaard’s exploration of individual responsibility, faith, and the tension between the aesthetic and ethical life. This anthology seeks to introduce readers to Kierkegaard’s message, emphasizing his unique contributions to existential thought and the importance of self-examination in spiritual life. The opening of the collection sets the stage by providing an overview of Kierkegaard's life and the profound emotional struggles he faced, portraying a man deeply engaged in the quest for meaning amid personal melancholy and societal critique. It details Kierkegaard's upbringing, education, and pivotal experiences that shaped his philosophy, including his complex relationship with love and faith. Through reflections on his engagement with Regine Olson and his observations on the nature of existence, the text beckons readers to consider the intricate layers of human experience, thus inviting them to delve deeper into Kierkegaard's philosophical explorations throughout the rest of the selections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Theology
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| Subject |
Philosophy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60333 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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