Portrait of Søren Kierkegaard, Baroque, Scroll Painting
1. Søren Aabye Kierkegaard was born on May 5, 1813 in Copenhagen, Denmark and died on November 11, 1855.
2. He is considered one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century and a key figure in the development of existentialism.
3. Kierkegaard was also an author, poet, theologian, and aesthete who wrote under various pseudonyms to explore different aspects of his thought.
4. His works include philosophical and religious treatises such as “Either/Or,” “Fear and Trembling,” “Sickness unto Death,” and “The Concept of Anxiety.”
5. Kierkegaard’s philosophical approach emphasizes the importance of subjective experience, individuality, and the human search for meaning and truth in an absurd world.
6. He also critiqued both Hegelianism and Christian orthodoxy, promoting a more personal and authentic faith based on inwardness and spiritual struggle.
7. Despite his influence, Kierkegaard was largely ignored during his lifetime and died a relatively unknown figure. His works began to gain recognition after his death.
8. He is now widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers of modernity, inspiring generations of philosophers, theologians, and existentialist writers.
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