Kierkegaard by Patrick Gardiner

Kierkegaard by Patrick Gardiner

Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55), one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century, wrote widely on religious, psychological, and literary themes. This book shows how Kierkegaard developed his views in emphatic opposition to prevailing opinions. It describes his reaction to the ethical and religious theories of Kant and Hegel, and it also contrasts his position with doctrines advanced by men like Feuerbach and Marx. Kierkegaard's seminal diagnosis of the human condition, which emphasizes the significance of individual choice, has arguably been his most striking philosophical legacy, particularly for the growth of existentialism. Both that and his arresting but paradoxical conception of religious belief are critically discussed, and Patrick Gardiner concludes this lucid introduction by showing how Kierkegaard has influenced contemporary thought.

Gardiner's text continues to offer an excellent and beautifully written introduction* The Interuniversity Kierkegaard Research Group, Tijdschrift Voor Filosofie *

Patrick Gardiner was formerly an Emeritus Professor of Magdalen College, Oxford

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ISBN 13	9780192802569
ISBN 10	0192802569
Title	Kierkegaard
Author	Patrick Gardiner
Series	Very Short Introductions
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2002-02-21
Number of pages	144
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